Brandi Powell
Edmond,OK
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 15 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certifed Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Total Medical Staffing
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Living Centers
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
07.2011 - Current
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Administer immunizations
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK01-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metro Technology
Oklahoma City, OK01-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Medical records management
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
07.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Living Centers
06.2008 - 06.2011
Certifed Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Total Medical Staffing
05.2006 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse
Rose State College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metro Technology
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