Brenda Calkins
Keeseville,NY
Summary
I Love learning new things everyday! Some of the best people were professors at DHMC! Loved them so much! The professors taught me so much!
I never want to become stagnant. Loved DHMC because as an ambulatory nurse Float, I went all over the hospital! LOVED IT!
The BEST JOBS are SEE ONE,DO ONE, Teach ONE that is DHMC MOTTO!
That is why DHMC is number ONE! Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Seasoned LPN with expertise in ALL TYPES of care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. NEW YORK-Licensed LPN offering 10+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certified in SEVERAL AREAS due to being a float at DHMC.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
CVSC- CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SENIOR COMMUNITY
Willsboro, NY
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon Health Services
Henderson, NV
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
Las Vegas, NV
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon
Springfield, VT
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
LPN Charge Nurse
Harvest Hill Assisted Living @ Alice Peck Day
Lebanon, NH
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Led and mentored 3 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity
Ambulatory LPN
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
07.2003 - 05.2008
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
LPN
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
Plattsburgh, NY
04.2002 - 07.2006
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING RN BSN
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
CV-TECH
Plattsburgh, NY05.2001
High School Diploma -
Ausable Valley High School
Clintonville, NY06.1984
Skills
- Patient Counseling and Support
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Patient Admission
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Engagement
- Noticing change in patient mental status
- Patient advocate
- Infection Control Training
- EKGS
- GI tubes
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
RAISING RACCOONS!
I am licensed by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation until 2024. I HAVE RAISED ABOUT 25 RACCOONS NOW! THEY ARE SO CUTE AND JUST ABSOLUTELY THE MOST AMAZING LITTLE PEOPLE. THEY EACH HAVE THEIR OWN LITTLE PERSONALITIES AND EACH ONE IS LOVING!
They love to be held hugged and rocked to sleep! lullaby is Tennesee Whiskey!
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
CVSC- CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SENIOR COMMUNITY
11.2022 - 02.2023
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon Health Services
06.2011 - 05.2012
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
03.2010 - 06.2011
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corizon
06.2008 - 07.2010
LPN Charge Nurse
Harvest Hill Assisted Living @ Alice Peck Day
07.2006 - 07.2008
Ambulatory LPN
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2003 - 05.2008
LPN
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
04.2002 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - NURSING RN BSN
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
CV-TECH
High School Diploma -
Ausable Valley High School
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