Brenda Petrilli
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience supporting acute and emergency patients through vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and electronic charting. Administers medications and supports IV therapy and triage assessments in fast-paced settings. Coordinates with physicians and provides discharge education to support safe, efficient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lee Health
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and IV therapies per provider orders
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing effective pain management.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Inserted IV lines and collected blood specimens
- Treated patients by administering various types of medication and therapy.
- Coordinated triage flow with emergency team members
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and responses in electronic records
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Facilitated communication with physicians to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Communicated effectively with laboratory and radiology departments to order tests and obtain results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Prepared patients for imaging, procedures, and admission transfer
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and care plans
- Provided detailed instructions to families regarding post-discharge care.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various medical settings. experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings designed to review performance improvement initiatives or discuss current trends in practice.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC
Greenville, Pennsylvania
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Emergency Room
- Med/Surg
- Orthopedics
- Bariatrics
- Oncology
- OB/GYN
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease
- Urgent Care
- Critical Care
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Interim HealthCare
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and nursing standards.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care updates in patient records.
- Monitored vital signs, symptoms, and patient condition during home visits.
- Provided pediatric in-home nursing care using Interim HealthCare care plans and protocols.
- Maintained infection control practices and safe home care environments.
- Educated caregivers on medication use, safety, and daily care routines.
- Coordinated care with families, physicians, and Interim HealthCare team members.
- Responded to patient changes and escalated concerns through Interim HealthCare reporting channels.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on proper home health care techniques for pediatric patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while providing care for pediatric patients.
- Coordinated communication between family members regarding updates on the patient's health status.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
- Developed strategies to prevent complications or deterioration of a patient's condition.
- Implemented patient-specific exercises and rehabilitation plans to improve mobility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Mercer County Career Center
Mercer, PA12-1994
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, PA06-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Triage assessment
- Specimen collection
- EKG administration
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Pain management
- Electronic charting
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Discharge planning
Certification
- PN 5858805
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- IV Therapy
Timeline
LPN
Lee Health
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC
12.2022 - 09.2023
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Interim HealthCare
07.2005 - 07.2014
LPN - Nursing
Mercer County Career Center
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School