JOBETH BROWN

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Christiansburg, VA 24073

540-***-****

ad4p9e@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced LPN for 30 years. 20 of those years I gained valuable knowledge and experience with the geriatric population including dementia training.

Home health & specialty with pediatric cases involving trachs, ventilators & feeding tubes/buttons.

I provide a detailed & positive approach for those placed in my care. 8/2017 to 9/2018 - LPN Charge Nurse

Warm Hearth Village - Blacksburg, VA.

Provided entire scope of nursing duties and responsibilities set forth in job description for this assisted living, level 2 facility in addition to memory care unit. Supervised CNA’s & Med Techs.

During my shift of 6pm-6am was the only licensed nurse on my unit. Administered medications, treatments & orders as instructed by resident’s physician. Obtained Lab specimens which included drawing blood & performing sterile catheterization to obtain urine specimens.

Reported all incidents & accidents to immediate supervisor, administrator, & social worker. Reviewed orders on all new admissions.

Skin assessments completed.

Communicated with family members regarding patient status. Ensured HIPPA compliance

11/2016 to 02/2018 - LPN PRN

Intrepid Hospice - Radford, VA.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills, high level of personal accountability. Provide on-call care at all times of day and night. Palliative care & concern administered.

Provided triage to clients either in their homes or facility. Verified medications being taken.

Treatments administered as per instruction & order of physician. Provided patient and family teaching.

10/2016 to 03/2017 - LPN PRN

Advanced Health Services – Pulaski, VA.

Provide on-call care at all times of day and night. Follow infection control procedures.

Assess need for order obtain and interpret appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Treat patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Assist clients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Perform basic physical assessments of clients.

Assist patients with daily functions.

Monitor fluid intake and output levels.

Closely monitor acute conditions.

Ensure HIPAA compliance.

05/2012 to 05/2017 - LPN Private Duty

Interim Home Health – Christiansburg, VA.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric patients. Perform skilled physical assessments of infants, toddlers, young children and young adults. Assist patients with daily functions.

Provide all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for clients. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with cerebral palsy and anoxic brain injury. Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults. 04/2010 to 04/2014 - LPN PRN Staff Nurse

Richfield Retirement Communities – Salem, VA.

Chronic patient care in skilled unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medications to wound care monitoring for 30-40 patients per shift. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Followed infection control procedures.

Assessed need for ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. EDUCATION

1987 - 1989 LPN: Nursing

Radford City School of Licensed Practical Nursing - Radford, VA. SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/AED certified in infant, child, and adult.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Neurology awareness.

Hospice philosophy understanding.

Feeding assistance aptness.

Laceration repair aptitude.

In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy.

Tracheotomy care.

Chest pain management expert.

Thorough physical assessments.

Insulin medication assistance.

Medical laboratory procedures professional.

Patient evaluation/intervention.

Venipuncture/blood draw expert.

Diabetes and nutrition educator.

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity.

Safe NG tube insertion and removal.

Extensive ventilator experience.

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