Brandy Hicks
LPN Unit Manager
Butler,OH
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Laurels Of Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon, Ohio
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Recruit, interview and hire well-qualified nursing staff.
- Maintain medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Help to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures to reduce fall 50% and in house acquired skin incidents by 30% .
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Vaccinate patients to protect individuals from COVID, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Engage and participate in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Manage 26 nurses and nursing assistants in 105-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Work on call as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Review patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Contribute to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures within skilled nursing facility.
- Supervise, direct and motivate high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigate and independently resolve complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
LPN Charge Nurse
Oak Grove Manor
Mansfield, Ohio
06.2015 - 03.2022
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Delivered direct quality care to 35 patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using EMAR.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow in 80 bed skilled nursing facility
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingston Of Ashland
Ashland, Ohio
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Delivered direct quality care to 28 patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using EMAR.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow during shift.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH10.2012
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High School
Mansfield, OH05.1998
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Leadership
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Admissions Screening
- In-Service Programs
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Mentoring
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Laurels Of Mt Vernon
03.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Oak Grove Manor
06.2015 - 03.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingston Of Ashland
10.2012 - 10.2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Knox County Career Center
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High School
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