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Brandy Cooksey

Newark

Summary

Experienced LPN with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Licensed Practical Nurse with 25 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Dedicated LPN with 15 years of nursing experience, seeking position in a facility that diagnoses and manages both common and complex medical conditions in patients of all ages.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Urology clinic

Changing out catheters

Collecting specimens for labs

Vital signs

Assisting physician in procedures Scheduled appointments

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2025

Family practice.

Administration of medications

Assist physician in procedures

Scheduled appointments

Vaccine administration

LPN

Licking County Justice Center
03.2024 - 11.2024

Administer medications to inmates

Report to medical all calls

Documentation

Vital signs

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
04.2019 - 03.2020

Pediatric patient

G tube

Tracheotomy

Medication administration

Documentation

Vital signs

LPN

Centerburg Pointe
02.2016 - 02.2018

Alzheimer's unit

Preparing medications.

Wound care

Passing medications

Vital signs

LPN

Heartland of Fairfeild
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Charge nurse on Alzheimer's and dementia floor
  • Oversaw average of 38 patients per shift
  • Examined patients and dispensed scheduled medications as well as as needed medications
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Closely monitored acute conditions

Home health LPN

Academy Health Services
01.2013 - 03.2016
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Implemented nursing care plans
  • Performed basic physical assessments of clients
  • Prepared and passed medications to clients

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 02.2016
  • 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.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.

LPN

Autumn Health Care
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Delegated staff nurse duties
  • Medication pass
  • Documented and charted necessary procedures

LPN

Licking Memorial Pediatrics
10.2007 - 12.2010
  • Performed tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
  • Checked patients into EMR
  • Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records

LPN

Licking County Justice Center
05.2004 - 10.2007
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Assisted patients with daily functions
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
  • Administered medications

LPN

Licking Memorial Pediatrics
09.2001 - 05.2004
  • Checked patients into computer
  • Assessed and documented patient care in EMR
  • Assisted Doctor in various procedures
  • Called and set up referrals
  • Performed various lab tests

Education

LPN - Nursing

Mid-East Ohio Vocational School
Newark

N / A - Psychology

Ohio State University
Zanesville
01.2000

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Successful treatment of childhood illnesses
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient/family focused
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Spirometer reading accuracy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Competent in Venipuncture/blood draw

Timeline

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

LPN

Licking County Justice Center
03.2024 - 11.2024

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2025

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
04.2019 - 03.2020

LPN

Heartland of Fairfeild
03.2016 - 05.2017

LPN

Centerburg Pointe
02.2016 - 02.2018

Home health LPN

Academy Health Services
01.2013 - 03.2016

LPN

Licking Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 02.2016

LPN

Autumn Health Care
10.2012 - 12.2012

LPN

Licking Memorial Pediatrics
10.2007 - 12.2010

LPN

Licking County Justice Center
05.2004 - 10.2007

LPN

Licking Memorial Pediatrics
09.2001 - 05.2004

LPN - Nursing

Mid-East Ohio Vocational School

N / A - Psychology

Ohio State University
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