BRANDY L CANN
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
Kansas City, MO
02.2021 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery for over 5+ years.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas State School for the Blind
Kansas City, KS
01.2014 - Current
- Attend to nursing care needs of visually impaired & blind students for over 8.5+ years. Monitored & recorded immunizations statistics.
- Administered medications, injections, & tube feedings as prescribed per MD. Attended & monitored children on field trips. Telephone triage, monitor & re-order medications, assist to & from appointments.
- Encouraged participation by increasing self-independence. Assisted & maintained appropriate social skills. Caring, compassion, & patience in human spirit of helping others achieve goals.
- Learn & demonstrated emergency preparedness. Documentation of all care administered.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Overland Park, KS
02.2015 - 03.2023
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated families on patient care needs, promoting understanding and support during difficult times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carestaff Healthcare Agency
Overland Park, KS
10.2002 - 07.2016
- Provide in-home skilled nursing care of various chronically ill & hospice pediatric and adult clients. Administer medications and injections, monitor v/s & blood glucose.
- Assist w/appointments. Transfer clients to/from w/wheelchairs to bed, BRP & vice versa. Document all care provided via chart & computer.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during home visits.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
Kansas City, MO
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Provide special & unique quality care to patients & families. Administer comfort care medications physician's prescribed.
- Consult weekly with hospice physicians & hospice social workers. Holistic approach to educating patients & families about dying & death processes.
- Attending weekly palliative care issues & continuing education. Documentation of all care administered.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watermark Home Care of Missouri
Independence, MO
02.2007 - 05.2009
- Supervise wellness clinic in independent/assisted living. Established care plans & medication management/refills.
- Schedule blood work per MD orders. Answer & follow-up w/all emergency pendent calls w/i facility grounds.
- Supervise staff of 10 employees. Utilize community resources to help maintain independence. Documentation of all care admin.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices in hospice care, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Advocated for patients' wishes and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring holistic support throughout care journey.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southview Home Care
Kansas City, KS
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed in-home care to chronically ill adult & pediatric clients. for over 10+ years. Administer medications, injections, monitor v/s, finger sticks, & PT/INR.
- Preformed wound care & complex to simple dressing changes. Document all care provided via chart & EHR.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
03.1998 - 11.2005
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery for 5 years.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Biology
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS05.2014
Nursing Diploma - Science
Kansas City Area Technical School
Kansas City, KS02.2000
Skills
- Dedicated pediatric nursing professional
- Cultural awareness
- Strong medical ethic decisions
- IV drug therapy administration & management
- Patient Care
- Transcribing Orders
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association 7/22/25 to 7/2027
- Kansas LPN IV Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2015 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas State School for the Blind
01.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
11.2009 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watermark Home Care of Missouri
02.2007 - 05.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southview Home Care
12.2006 - 11.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carestaff Healthcare Agency
10.2002 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
03.1998 - 11.2005
Nursing Diploma - Science
Kansas City Area Technical School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Biology
University of Saint Mary