Licensed Practical Nurse

GAIL SMITH BROWN

Phone: 678-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Address: *** ******** ***** *******, ** 30224

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10+ years of diverse experience across multiple nursing specialties, including critical care, medical-surgical nursing, oncology, telemetry, NICU, emergency medicine, and outpatient care.

• Having a diverse year of experience in Outpatient clinic Cardiology.

• Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, infection control, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care.

• Committed to delivering patient-centred care and improving health outcomes through precise treatment plans and compassionate interaction.

• Available to start on 10/14/2024.

• EMR experience: Epic, Cerner, Meditech

SKILLS

• Critical Care Planning

• Oncology Intravenous Infusions

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

• Nursing Care & Process

• Intravenous Therapy (IV) & Infusions

• Infection Control & Sterile Techniques

• Vital Signs Monitoring & Respiration

• Team Nursing & Team Building

• Medication Administration & Disease

Management

• Telemetry Monitoring

• Surgical Nursing

• Diagnostic Testing & Medical Equipment

Operation

• Rehabilitation & Total Patient Care

• Blood Pressure & Vital Statistics Management

• Health Education & Patient Communication

CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Georgia

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified

EDUCATION

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GA Graduated: Dec 2002 High School Diploma - GW Carver High School, Atlanta, GA Graduated: Jun 1983 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Per-diem) May 2024 – Present Facility: Northside Hospital Forsyth – Cummings, GA Unit: Med/Surg

• Worked with medical telemetry contracts, specializing in the cardiac stepdown unit.

• Collected and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, glucose levels, and respiration, to monitor patient health.

• Collaborated with physicians, nursing supervisors, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.

• Assisted with patient education, procedures, and the collection of biological specimens for diagnostic tests.

• Managed patient conditions post-surgery and during acute care procedures, including preparation for scans and treatments.

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Feb 2024 – May 2024 Facility: Emory Primary Care – Dunwoody, GA

Units: Adults and Pediatrics

• Collected and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, glucose levels, and respiration, to monitor patient health.

• Collaborated with physicians, nursing supervisors, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.

• Assisted with patient education, procedures, and the collection of biological specimens for diagnostic tests.

• Managed patient conditions post-surgery and during acute care procedures, including preparation for scans and treatments.

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Oct 2023 – Jan 2024 Facility: Northeast Georgia Health System – Gainesville, GA Unit: Cardiac Stepdown, ICU, MS/Tele

• Worked multiple ICU and medical telemetry contracts, specializing in the cardiac stepdown unit.

• Collected and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, glucose levels, and respiration, to monitor patient health.

• Collaborated with physicians, nursing supervisors, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.

• Assisted with patient education, procedures, and the collection of biological specimens for diagnostic tests.

• Managed patient conditions post-surgery and during acute care procedures, including preparation for scans and treatments.

Title: LPN Feb 2022 – Sep 2023

Facility: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA Unit: Postpartum and NICU Nurse

• Delivered comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and newborns in the NICU, ensuring the health and safety of both.

• Assisted with breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and managing postpartum complications.

• Monitored vital signs and administered medications to ill or premature infants in collaboration with neonatologists.

• Conducted thorough assessments and collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop care plans. Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Nov 2013 – May 2022 Facility Name: Kaiser Permanente – Atlanta, GA

Unit: Outpatient Clinic Cardiology

• Provided outpatient care in the cardiology department, specializing in monitoring and managing patient vitals.

• Assisted physicians with patient scans, tests, and examinations, ensuring sterile technique during procedures.

• Communicated patient conditions to case managers and nursing supervisors to enhance patient care.

• Administered medications, including IV fluids, and educated patients on post-discharge care and treatment. Title: LPN (Agency Nurse) Aug 2020 – Dec 2021

Facility Name: Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Macon, GA

• Administered patient care using advanced techniques and equipment in emergency and critical care settings.

• Collected vital signs and monitored patient conditions, including responses to medication.

• Educated patients on disease processes, risk factors, and care procedures to aid in recovery.

• Managed medication administration, participated in handoff reports, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.

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