Allan Brooks
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in medication administration, patient education, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Nurse
Home Care Now
Clearwater, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence while providing compassionate support.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, enhancing understanding of care procedures.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, contributing to improved health outcomes in home care settings.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs.
LPN Nurse
Clipboard Health
Walnut, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Managed and documented patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in coordinating patient appointments and follow-up care for continuity of services.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Nurse
Nurse Staffing I
11274 W. Hillsborough Ave
01.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of care plans and self-care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices and quality standards in care delivery.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser Carrer College
Jacksonville, Florida 06.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pediatric care
- Indirect patient care
- Home health care
- Regulatory requirements
- Case management
- Shared governance
- Trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety protocols
- Samples collection
- Anatomy
- Documenting incidents
- Vocational support
- Cultural competence
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- [Type] EMR software
- Caring for wounds
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA protocols
- Tuberculosis testing
- Tracking symptoms
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Psychotropic medications
- Charting and recording
Timeline
Lpn Nurse
Home Care Now
01.2024 - Current
LPN Nurse
Clipboard Health
02.2022 - Current
Nurse
Nurse Staffing I
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser Carrer College