Brandi Stewart
Grandview
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare, skilled in medication administration and compassionate end-of-life care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through meticulous monitoring and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of medical documentation and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
10881 Lowell Ave Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 6621
10.2018 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
14330 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO 64055
02.2014 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
3200 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 6411112-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College - Kansas City
3239 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 6411109-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Gastrointestinal care
- Home healthcare
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
LPN
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
02.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College - Kansas City