Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Additional Qualifications
Current Employers
Previous Duties
Current Duties
CNA of the Year OLOL 2005
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BRIAN McGrew

Licensed Practical Nurse
Zachary,United States

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full time

The Lodge at Lane
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Lead Field Inspector

CGI
05.2015 - 12.2020
  • Field work, training of new employees, performing internal field audits, and hosting safety meetings periodically.
  • Gauging, sampling ships, barges and other chemical storage tanks.
  • Providing accurate unbiased independent surveying and reporting to facilitate the conclusion of the customer's transaction.
  • Enhanced inspection efficiency by utilizing advanced technology and tools during field assessments.
  • Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
  • Supported colleagues in addressing complex issues arising from field inspections, providing expert guidance when necessary.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines, ensuring all inspections adhered to industry best practices.

PRN Nurse

Advantage Medical Professionals
03.2006 - 04.2024
  • Continuously updated nursing knowledge by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
  • Increased efficiency in medication administration through meticulous attention to detail and thorough documentation.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Improved patient care by swiftly assessing and addressing individual needs in a PRN nursing capacity.
  • Demonstrated clinical competency in wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other essential nursing skills.
  • Ensured accurate charting of patient information using electronic medical records systems while maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

PRN Nurse

Sage Specialty Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2024
  • Improved patient care by swiftly assessing and addressing individual needs in a PRN nursing capacity.
  • Demonstrated clinical competency in wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other essential nursing skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes and seamless continuity of care.
  • Ensured accurate charting of patient information using electronic medical records systems while maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
11.2024 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.

LPN Travel Nurse

Multiple Travel Companies
05.2023 - 09.2024

Received Compact Nursing License from Louisiana State Board of Practical Examiners and went on 4 out of state travel assignments over a 18 month period. Licensed to practice in 41 states.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Vibra Travels
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Adeptly managed a caseload of patients while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring smooth communication among team members.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Education

High School -

Baker High School

College Credits - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Credits toward a degree - Nursing

Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Computer skills
  • Active listening
  • Organization and time management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 staff members as charge nurse nights for a year at the Lodge at Lane.

Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse since 2007

Compact Licensed since 2023

CPR Certified

IV Certified

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
11.2024 - Current

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Vibra Travels
07.2024 - 09.2024

LPN Travel Nurse

Multiple Travel Companies
05.2023 - 09.2024

Full time

The Lodge at Lane
05.2022 - 05.2025

PRN Nurse

Sage Specialty Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2024

Lead Field Inspector

CGI
05.2015 - 12.2020

PRN Nurse

Advantage Medical Professionals
03.2006 - 04.2024

College Credits - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University

Credits toward a degree - Nursing

Our Lady of the Lake College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Louisiana Technical College

High School -

Baker High School

Additional Qualifications

  • Ten years of petroleum inspection
  • IFIA certified by the American Petroleum Institute
  • Certified in CPR and IV therapy
  • 20 years in the healthcare industry
  • Previous professional experience in industrial construction, including roles as welder, pipefitter, mechanic, logistics, and truck driver
  • Worked on the BP oil spill response in 2010 as site supervisor for the Response Group in Grand Isle, LA

Current Employers

  • The Lodge at Lane, 6170 Carpenter Rd, Zachary, LA, 70791, Full time
  • Advantage Medical Professionals, 11853 Brick Ave Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA, PRN
  • Sage Specialty Hospital, 8225 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809, PRN

Previous Duties

Lead Field Inspector, CGI, Field work, Training of new employees, Performing internal field audits, Hosting safety meetings periodically, Gauging, sampling ships, barges and other chemical storage tanks, Providing accurate unbiased independent surveying and reporting

Current Duties

LPN and Shift Supervisor, Nursing home in Zachary, LA, Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts, Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, Perform emergency medical procedures under supervision of Licensed Physician, Overseeing 39 residents and maintaining the entire building

CNA of the Year OLOL 2005

Received recognition from Our Lady of The Lake Hospital for outstanding bed side care.