Brenda Mower
Hot Springs,SD
Summary
Adaptable LPN with extensive experience delivering in-home and clinic-based care. Strengths include vital signs monitoring, medication administration, venipuncture, and clinical communication, with a focus on HIPAA-compliant documentation, patient comfort, and timely coordination with RNs and providers.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springs Hometown Health Care
Hot Springs, South Dakota
05.2026 - Current
- Roomed patients, recorded vital signs and symptoms to support an accurate diagnosis.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administered injections, monitored patient reactions to ensure effective treatment.
- EKG
LPN
VA Medical Center
Hot Springs, South Dakota
09.2009 - 02.2023
- 2016–2023 Home-Based Primary Care: Traveled to patients' homes to manage medication refills and conduct vital signs, venipuncture, toenail trimming, and symptom observation; communicated unusual findings to RN/provider and documented visits in electronic medical records.
- 2014–2016 Dialysis: Initiated and discontinued dialysis treatments while monitoring patients throughout sessions to ensure safety and documented comprehensive care in electronic medical records.
- 2009–2013 Primary Care: Roomed patients and recorded vital signs and symptoms in electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient assessment; supported venipuncture in rural clinics, performed telere tinal exams, and administered flu immunizations during clinics.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Home, Hospital and Clinics
, South Dakota
10.1975 - 09.2009
- 1975-2009
- Provided nursing care in various healthcare settings including nursing home, hospital, and clinic.
Education
LPN
Mitchell Vocational School
Mitchell, SD09-1975
Skills
- Medication administration
- Venipuncture collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- EKG
- Electronic health records
- Home health visits
- Clinical communication
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient education
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springs Hometown Health Care
05.2026 - Current
LPN
VA Medical Center
09.2009 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Home, Hospital and Clinics
10.1975 - 09.2009
LPN
Mitchell Vocational School