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Brittany Costerisan

Baraboo,WI

Summary

Dedicated, patient-oriented, adaptable, LPN with years of success in making critical decisions ensuring attainment of medical goals and quality outcomes. Extensive experience within geriatric relations, specializing in home and hospice care settings along with medical-surgical care. Obtain a current license, CPR/BLS certified. QPR certified, knowledgeable within clinical and patient practices and guidelines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sauk County Health Care Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SSM Dean Medical Group
12.2022 - Current
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Hospice Aide

SSM Health Health At Home
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
  • Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reedsburg Senior Life Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nurse

Madison College
Madison, WI
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science

Milwaukee Area Technical College
05.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Madison College
Reedsburg
05.2015

Skills

  • Immunization Administration
  • Specimen Collection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Patient Charting
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • ADL Assistance
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliance

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2023
  • Certified Nursing Assistant -2015
  • CPR/BLS certified -2024
  • QPR certified -2022

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sauk County Health Care Center
04.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

SSM Dean Medical Group
12.2022 - Current

Hospice Aide

SSM Health Health At Home
06.2022 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reedsburg Senior Life Center
08.2020 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nurse

Madison College

Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Madison College
Brittany Costerisan