Brandy Burke
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Compassionate LPN with strong skills in patient assessments and clinical documentation. Committed to delivering quality care and supporting patients through their healthcare journey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialists
Largo, FL
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
LPN
Springs at Boca Ciega Bay
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN
Gale Healthcare (Travel Nursing)
Tampa, FL
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Vitas Hospice
Eustis, FL
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatments and enhance overall care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and disease prevention strategies.
LPN
Kingston
Conway, SC
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary environment following infection control protocols.
- Participated in staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
LPN
Health Central Park
Winter Garden, FL
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FLNo Degree -
Harris Casel Training Center
Melbourne, FL12-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
Certification
IV Therapy
Timeline
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialists
03.2025 - 08.2025
LPN
Springs at Boca Ciega Bay
06.2024 - 09.2024
LPN
Gale Healthcare (Travel Nursing)
12.2021 - 06.2024
LPN
Vitas Hospice
06.2019 - 11.2021
LPN
Kingston
05.2015 - 03.2019
LPN
Health Central Park
05.2014 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida SouthWestern State College
No Degree -
Harris Casel Training Center