Brenda Ferreira
Fairhaven,MA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience and expertise in diverse healthcare settings. Skills include administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and critical thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comprehensive Treatment Center
Taunton , MA
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with providers.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Care Resource Centers
Attleboro, MA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Relief Home Health Services
Hyannis, MA
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Acted as a liaison between external organizations such as home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities in order to facilitate smooth transitions of care for patients discharged from the hospital.
- Facilitated communication between hospital departments, medical staff, community providers and insurance companies.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing
Fall River, MA07-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Medication dispensing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Care coordination
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comprehensive Treatment Center
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Care Resource Centers
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Relief Home Health Services
04.2019 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing
Similar Profiles
Laura JetawoLaura Jetawo
Counselor, Substance Abuse at Comprehensive Treatment CenterCounselor, Substance Abuse at Comprehensive Treatment Center
Maurice ByesMaurice Byes
Counselor Ll at Comprehensive Treatment CenterCounselor Ll at Comprehensive Treatment Center
Melissa KincaidMelissa Kincaid
Medical Assistant Front/Back Office at Riverside Comprehensive Treatment CenterMedical Assistant Front/Back Office at Riverside Comprehensive Treatment Center
Zakai IacaponiZakai Iacaponi
Food Service Worker at Tropical Smoothie CafeFood Service Worker at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tyler RegoTyler Rego
Associate Software Engineer at American SystemsAssociate Software Engineer at American Systems