Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in direct patient support. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Hi, I’m
Barbra Brimer
Emporia,KS
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flint Hills Care Center
Licensed Practical Nurse
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vital in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Life Care Center Of Burlington
Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Presbyterian Manors Of Mid-America
Licensed Practical Nurse
02.2015 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS
from Practical Nursing
12.2015
University Overview
IV Certification
Emporia High SchoolEmporia, KS
High School Diploma
05.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- IV Insertion
- Patient Admission
- Intramuscular Injections
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Catheter Monitoring
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Flint Hills Care Center
10.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center Of Burlington
01.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Manors Of Mid-America
02.2015 - 10.2018
Flint Hills Technical College
from Practical Nursing
Emporia High School
High School Diploma
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