Brad Jenkins
Ironton,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate LPN with a genuine commitment to deliver exceptional healthcare services. I have strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach, while always promoting comfort and fostering trust, providing proficient direct patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center
Huntington, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records while ensuring confidentiality standards.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed podiatry wound care dressing changes.
- Performed suture removal of the foot when following up post op.
- Assisted provider with podiatry procedures such as ingrown toenail treatment, foot injections etc.
- Demonstrated aseptic technique and infection control during all foot care and minor procedures.
- Educated patient and family or caregivers on foot wound care.
- Provided diabetic foot care education including daily foot inspections, proper hygiene, nail care, and early identification of ulcers or infection.
- Assisted in orthopedic procedures such as suture removal, joint injections, cast removal, aspirations.
- Urology catheter changes, voiding trials, uroflow, injections, BCG treatment etc.
- Assist with plastic procedures such as shave biopsy, punch biopsy, skin tag removal and setting up and maintaining sterile environment for minor excisions.
- Assist provider in ENT clinic
- Obtain lab specimens for different clinics and ensure proper documentation for pathology tracking purposes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting examinations and administering treatments for optimal patient outcomes across multiple different specialties within the surgery clinic.
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and communicated concerns to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely medical assistance during clinic visits.
- Cared for general wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Preceptorship - Orthopedic Unit 56 Hours Total
SOMC
Portsmouth, OH
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications, subcutaneous injections, and intramuscular injections under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse and monitored responses.
- Assessed and managed patient pain levels using appropriate pain management techniques, medications, and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL's) and range of motion exercises per orders.
- Performed direct patient care and documenting information under guidance of experienced nurses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients and family members to be as helpful as i could be.
- Assisted in care of wounds such as cleaning, debriding, applying sterile dressings.
- Assisted Licensed Nurse with preoperative tasks for patients and data collection/education.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Ensure patient comfort and repositioning as ordered or requested by patient.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV. Full Time 36 Hours Per Week
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Corresponded with appropriate Licensed Nurse to report any changes occurring in patients' health.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technician
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV05-2017
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Working Independently
- Patient Transportation
- Specimen Collection
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Catheter care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Hygiene Standards
- Administer injections
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Toileting Assistance
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Consistent Follow Through
- Regulatory Compliance
- Position Assistance
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Preceptorship - Orthopedic Unit 56 Hours Total
SOMC
04.2023 - 06.2023
Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Collins Career Center
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technician
BridgeValley Community And Technical College