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Brandy L. Hutson

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary


Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Monroeville Health and Rehabilitation
04.2022 - Current

Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.

  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

CNA

Clipboard, ShiftMed
04.2021 - Current


  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.

Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse

Shadyside Rehabilitation/Genesis
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.

WCA/CNA Student

Baldwin Health Center
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Built rapport with patients and their families, establishing trust and promoting open communication regarding care needs.
  • Supported patient mobility by utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as lifts or gait belts during transfers or ambulation exercises.
  • Displayed critical thinking skills when faced with complex caregiving scenarios involving multiple patients at once.
  • Consistently followed HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, safeguarding confidentiality rights.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by recognizing emergent situations and escalating concerns appropriately.

Education

Nursing Certification - Practical Nursing

FCCTI
Uniontown, PA
10-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Sciences

Sanford Brown Institute
Monroeville, Pa
11-2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medical documentation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Diabetes management
  • Palliative care
  • Home healthcare
  • Triage management
  • IV therapy
  • Clinical decision making
  • Patient documentation
  • Wound care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - PA Board of Nursing.
  • Certified IV Therapist (CIT) - Infusion Nurses Society.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.

Timeline

Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse

Shadyside Rehabilitation/Genesis
01.2023 - 08.2024

LPN

Monroeville Health and Rehabilitation
04.2022 - Current

CNA

Clipboard, ShiftMed
04.2021 - Current

WCA/CNA Student

Baldwin Health Center
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - PA Board of Nursing.
  • Certified IV Therapist (CIT) - Infusion Nurses Society.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.

Nursing Certification - Practical Nursing

FCCTI

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Sciences

Sanford Brown Institute
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