Barbara Bruce

Provided medical care in accordance with facility policies, state regulations, and provider orders. Assisted with intake health screenings, sick-call assessments, and triage of medical complaints. Administered medications, including routine, PRN, and controlled substances, while adhering to documentation and safety protocols. Supported monitoring of chronic conditions and documented clinical outcomes in electronic medical records. Aided providers during examinations and procedures, and coordinated diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, and follow-up care. Communicated effectively with custody staff, healthcare providers, and administration to promote patient safety and continuity of care within a correctional environment.

Provided comprehensive medical care in compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and provider orders. Skilled in intake health screenings, sick‑call assessments, triage of medical complaints, and response to urgent and emergent situations. Proficient in medication administration, including routine, PRN, and controlled substances, with strict adherence to documentation and safety protocols. Experienced in monitoring chronic conditions, documenting clinical outcomes in electronic medical records, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and coordinating diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, and follow‑up care. Effective communicator who collaborates with custody staff, healthcare providers, and administration to ensure patient safety, continuity of care, and security within a correctional environment.

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in pulmonary and respiratory care. Skilled in patient intake assessments, vital signs monitoring, triage of respiratory complaints, and management of chronic pulmonary conditions including COPD, asthma, and sleep‑related breathing disorders. Proficient in medication administration, EMR documentation, coordination of diagnostic testing and follow‑up care, and assisting providers with pulmonary procedures. Experienced in performing sleep studies, pulmonary function tests, and CPAP setup, with a strong focus on patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.