Jacinta Brunson
Riverview, FL *****
*********@******.***
I am a dedicated worker with high values with punctuality and accountability. I have good rapport with patients families and co workers . Im skilled to the capacity of my license and i am willing to learn. I also have great communication skills .My experience is in Home Health Visits, Pediatrics, Geriatrics and Hemodialysis.
Work Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth Corporate - Zephyrhills, FL
September 2022 to Present
Admissions and discharges . Documentation of medication administration. Transcribe Dr. Orders . IV management. Foley Catheter insertion . Management of certified nursing assistants. Wound care . Communication with families . Injections.
Visiting Home Health Nurse
Advent Health - Sebring, FL
January 2022 to August 2022
Home visits, patient teaching, wound care including wound vacs, administration of injections, IV management. Lab draws . Documentation of patient care . Transcribing Dr. Orders . Communication with families and other health care providers . Medication planning. Assessment of patient’s. Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare - Tampa, FL
March 2020 to February 2022
Fostered high-quality patient care by monitoring care delivery and correcting deficiencies. Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses. Completed routine phlebotomy tasks and collected laboratory samples. Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients. Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support. Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines. Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques. Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders. Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care. Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in tracheotomy and ventilator care. CT Vest treatment, Nebulizer Treatment, G Tube/J tube care and tube feedings.
Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Completed accurate work tasks by carefully reviewing every order.. Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Concordia Village - Tampa, FL
February 2007 to July 2020
Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care. Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgement. Kept areas clean, organized, and in line with company professional standards. Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors. Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity..•Scheduled Dr.Appointments for residents and scheduled transportation. Requested authorization for services. ICD10 code billing . transcribing Dr. orders . Computer charting., administered medications, IV, IM, SC &ID. insertion of foley catheters . Supervision of cnas and delegating responsibilities. Scheduling patient care .G tube management and Wound Care .Diet management, communication with physical and speech therapy regarding pt. needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Davita Inc. - Brandon, FL
February 2002 to March 2016
Head to toe assessment pre and post dialysis. •Administered IV medications. Assisted with blood transfusions& administration. Lab management and pt. teaching of lab values. Educate patients on Renal Diet. Cannulate grafts and fistulas. Administer hemodialysis.Monitor vital signs during hemodialysis. Ensure safe chlorine levels in dialysate fluids. Set up of Hemodialysis machines .Schedule transportation for patients. Schedule patients for dialysis. Clean patient care area. Adhere to isolation precautions. Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses. Completed routine phlebotomy tasks and collected laboratory samples. Kept documentation current, accurate, and compliant with unit standards. Observed patients, recorded significant conditions and reactions, and notified charge nurse for ] of changes and concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baycare Home Health - Tampa, FL
February 2000 to February 2002
Visiting Nurse -Assessment of patients in home environment. Venipuncture for lab draws. icd9 codes for billing.
Communicate with physicians,management and families.Transcribe Dr.orders. Foley catheter insertion.Wound Care including wound vac. Documenting patient care.Patient teaching . insulin administration.Schedule appointments for patients . Order medications . Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments. Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health. Supported patient nutrition needs through assistive feeding and management of gastric tubes. Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability. Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas. Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results. Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection. Education
Douglas McArthur Tech College - Opp, AL
August 1995
Skills
• Cannulation Hemodialysis Ventilator
Medication dispensing Charting and recording Tuberculosis testing ADL assistance Wound care Behavioral assessment
Medical records security Emergency response Physical assessment Patient care Patient intake Iv Therapy
Surgical Procedures
• Tube feeding
• Experience administering injections
• Catheterization
• EMR systems
• Patient monitoring
• Aseptic technique
• Blood sampling
• Medication administration
• Care plans
• Laboratory experience
• Laboratory management
• ICD-10
• Dialysis
• Nursing
• Foley catheter
• Specimen collection / processing
• Discharge planning
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
LPN