Brandi Robertson
LVN
La Vernia ,TX
Summary
Texas-Licensed LVN offering 17+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. I am a diligent nursing professional who brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise. I am extremely reliable and dependable with shifts and job performance
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Floresville, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Floresville Residence And Rehabilitation Center
Floresville , Texas
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Frank Tejeda Veterans Home
Floresville , Texas
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
LVN License - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX08.2005
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Vital Signs Recording
- Wound Dressing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medications
- Specimen Collection
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Conditions Reporting
- Patient Charting
- Staff Supervision
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Time Management
- Quality Assessments
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Inventory Assessment
- Responsible and Dependable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation And Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Floresville Residence And Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Frank Tejeda Veterans Home
12.2019 - 04.2020
LVN License - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing