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Brian Fow

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

currently, I am looking for a less stressful job still around the healthcare field. I am just done with nursing

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Year Off

Unemployment
Tucson, AZ
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Eager to now return to workforce
  • I was burnt out from working for the VA
  • I was depressed for a number of personal reasons that I have totally resolved now

LPN

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Shreveport, LA
06.2003 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
  • Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
  • Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.

Nursing School

Unemployment
Tucson, AZ
03.2002 - 12.2002

PCT

Tucson Heart Hospital
Tucson, AZ
03.2001 - 03.2002
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.

Cardiac Technician

Pima Heart Associates in Tucson
Tucson, AZ
03.2000 - 03.2001
  • Operated a variety of sophisticated medical equipment including EKG machines, telemetry monitors, external pacemakers, defibrillators, and ventilators.
  • Conducted stress tests utilizing treadmills or pharmacological agents under direct physician supervision.

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.1996 - 03.2000
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.

Education

Certificate LPN - Lpn

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
12-2002

Timeline

Mental Health Year Off

Unemployment
06.2024 - 06.2024

LPN

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
06.2003 - 06.2023

Nursing School

Unemployment
03.2002 - 12.2002

PCT

Tucson Heart Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2002

Cardiac Technician

Pima Heart Associates in Tucson
03.2000 - 03.2001

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
01.1996 - 03.2000

Certificate LPN - Lpn

Pima Community College

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