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Brenda Owens

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Atrium Village, skilled in medication administration and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective communication and quality improvement initiatives. Adept at managing complex wound care cases while fostering strong relationships with patients and families to promote continuity of care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Atrium Village
08.2025 - Current

Proving basic patient care, monitoring patient health,taking vitals signs, dressing wounds, changing catheters, assisting with daily living, administering medications, documenting patient information, communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers about the patient's condition. collecting specimens and samples for laboratory testing.

LPN

Lighthouse Senior Living
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs
  • Performed routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients, enhancing their emotional well-being during recovery.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.

LPN Charge Nurse

Holly Hills Healthcare Center
01.2020 - 06.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments under physician directives.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to resident needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols were followed.
  • Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status and report changes promptly.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and care procedures.
  • Supervised nursing staff during shifts, providing guidance on best practices and care standards.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

LPN Charge Nurse

Futurecare Canton Harbor
05.2015 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication regarding patient care updates.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.

LPN Charge Nurse

Overlea Rehab Center
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Sojourner Douglass College
200North Central Av
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Lake Clifton
2801 St Lo Drive
06-1979

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Quality improvement
  • Disease prevention
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient charting
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Atrium Village
08.2025 - Current

LPN

Lighthouse Senior Living
06.2022 - 08.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Holly Hills Healthcare Center
01.2020 - 06.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Futurecare Canton Harbor
05.2015 - 01.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

Overlea Rehab Center
04.2014 - 04.2015

Certificate - Nursing

Sojourner Douglass College

High School Diploma -

Lake Clifton