Brandy Ruston

Work History

Home Care Supervisor

Absolute Care Management

01.2023 - 09.2024

Reduced caregiver turnover rate by conducting regular performance evaluations and offering constructive feedback for professional growth.
Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing home care services while ensuring operational excellence within the organization.
Advocated for clients'' needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure appropriate services were authorized and accessible.
Evaluated caregiver competency through regular observation visits on-site at patients'' homes; provided constructive feedback for improvement where necessary.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients with complex needs.
Ensured quality care delivery by conducting regular audits, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Oversaw daily operations of multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining high standards of service delivery across all client engagements.
Cultivated strong partnerships with healthcare professionals such as physicians, therapists and other specialists to ensure cohesive treatment plans for patients.
Provided ongoing training and development opportunities to caregivers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in home care practices.
Streamlined home care operations by coordinating staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation and improving communication among team members.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing individualized care plans and providing consistent support.
Contributed significantly to the organization''s growth by actively participating in marketing efforts, networking events, and building relationships within the local healthcare community.
Increased efficiency in documentation processes through the implementation of electronic health records and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, timely interventions, and diligent monitoring of progress.
Established regular team meetings for caregivers to foster a sense of community, share best practices, and address any issues or concerns.
Fostered positive relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, addressing concerns promptly, and involving them in care decisions whenever possible.
Implemented innovative solutions to common challenges faced within the homecare setting to improve overall efficiency in service provision.
Explained regulations, policies, or procedures to new-hires to confirm understanding and compliance.
Evaluated employee performance in quarterly and annual reviews.
Maintained knowledge of business operations to keep departments and employees up to date on important work-related changes.
Resolved customer complaints or problems to decrease escalation issues to corporate.
Trained service staff on latest policies and procedures.
Assigned duties or work schedules to employees for adequate shift coverage.
Facilitated communication between team members, clients and families.
Ordered materials, supplies or equipment for special projects.
Inspected equipment to maintain proper functioning during peak activity.

Urodynamics Procedure Nurse

Arkansas Urology

10.2022 - 12.2023

Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Administered medications via oral, vaginally and rectally and intramuscular injections and monitored Catheter insertion care and dressing changes on schedule.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

LPN

Greenbrier Family Medicine Clinic

04.2017 - 11.2018

Checking vitals, rooming, collecting History/Physical, Med Reconciliation, calling in medications and controlled substances, DOT physicals, school physicals, employee physicals, CBC machine, entering Lab, skin procedures, scheduling tests, procedures, prior authorizations, insurance verifications, EKG's, lab draws, ear washes, children and adult immunizations, flu swab, mono test, pneumonia vaccines, PT and INR checks.
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.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
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.
Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms for prior authorizations with all insurance companies for medications, procedures, and imaging.

LPN

Arkansas Otolaryngology

01.2016 - 04.2017

Seeing 25-30 patients daily, scheduling tests, procedures, assisting the doctor in procedures, tubes, ear cleaning, tympanic pressure test, hearing test, auto clave machine, setting up instruments for procedures, speaking with families about test results, plan of actions, or scheduling for surgeries, prior authorizing for medications and procedures.
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.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted in procedures with the physician for Ears,Nose,and Throat.
autoclave certified to maintain logs and sterilization of all equipment.

Conway Childrens Clinic

04.2014 - 01.2015

Taking care of infants to age 18 years, maintaining good health and wellness checks, obtaining history and physical, medications, allergy injections, performing strep, flu, mono, ear washes, assisting in procedures and setting up sterile fields, female gyn exams, lab draws, urine cultures, hearing and vision exams, IV's, DTM, HCG test, speaking with families.

LPN

Community School of Cleburne County

01.2008 - 01.2014

Caring for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, monitoring patients health conditions, performing feeding tube administration of meds and nutrition, counting carbs for diabetics, insulin pump administration, glucose monitoring, diet/meal planning, faxing orders, scheduling doctor appointments, transporting patients, maintaining patient's medical records, supervising para professionals, body audits, monitoring intake and output, administrating medications three times daily.

LPN

Seven Springs Nursing and Rehab

10.2010 - 01.2012

Following Physicians orders, caring for individuals as a whole, medication administration, admissions, discharges, electronic charting, wound care, administration of injections, immunizations, taking medical histories, managing IVs, working with Alzheimer's patients, supervising CNA's, skin audits, wound care nurse, glucose testing, administering insulin.

LPN

Southridge Nursing and Rehab Nursing Home

11.2007 - 12.2009

Following Physicians orders, caring for individuals as a whole, medication administration, admissions, discharges, electronic charting, wound care, administration of injections, immunizations, taking medical histories, managing IVs, working with Alzheimer's patients, supervising CNA's, skin audits, wound care nurse, glucose testing.

Summary

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Work History

Home Care Supervisor

Urodynamics Procedure Nurse

LPN

LPN

LPN

LPN

LPN

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

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