Gina Brogan
Akron,OH
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN - Skilled Nursing, Charge Nurse
The Village of St Edwards
10.2021 - Current
- Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications
- Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records
- Monitors daily care of all residents
- Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
- Exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriate
- Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until issue is resolved
- Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or Administrator
- Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians
- Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers
- Records and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders
- Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers
- Receives reports from caregivers before end of shift
- Gives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver
- Receives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver
LPN
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2014 - 10.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Education
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
Akron, Ohio06.2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dementia Knowledge
- Transcribing Orders
- Infection Control
- Documenting intake
- Regulatory Requirements
- Breathing treatments
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing reports
- Training & Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
LPN - Skilled Nursing, Charge Nurse
The Village of St Edwards
10.2021 - Current
LPN
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2014 - 10.2021
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
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