Briana Gardner
ORLANDO
Summary
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Proficient in managing daily patient routines and providing compassionate care to improve patient well-being. Demonstrated skills in administering medications and maintaining accurate patient records.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6061
6061
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Placid Health and Rehab
Lake Placid
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
- Assisted in patient care plans and collaborated with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Direct Care Staff Member
Education and Empowerment
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Safeguarded patients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
Direct Care Staff Member Behavioral
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Safeguarded patients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Assisted patients in developing healthy habits such as exercise routines and balanced meal planning, supporting overall mental health improvement efforts.
- Established a solid foundation of trust and rapport with each patient through consistent communication, setting the stage for successful therapeutic relationships.
- Implemented creative approaches that catered to different learning styles when teaching coping mechanisms and self-regulation strategies.
Direct Care Staff Member
Hardee Homes
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisting clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
Receptionist
Stream song resorts
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Bowling Green Resorts
- My job description was a Hostess included welcoming and seating guest as they arrived at the restaurant Named '59' for reservations
- Bowling Green Resorts
Installer
TECO LAKE HANCOCK SOLAR PANEL
10.2019 - 05.2020
- My job description was to use appropriate hand tools to perform a variety of functions to install (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards
- Lay-out, assemble and install solar modules and panels
- Install structural, mechanical, rack system and PV panels
Direct Care Staff
Sunrise Community
10.2019 - 02.2020
- My job description was to care for clients with different forms of disabilities at their homes with daily care
- Including (hygiene care, feeding, daily activities, and etc.)
Residential Service Assistant
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 10.2019
- My job description was to assist clients as a Residential Service Assistant and help with their daily care needs such as hygiene care, feeding, cleaning, and daily activities
Call Center representative
Agero
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Assisting customers with roadside services including tows, jumpstart's, and tire changes
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Brandon, FLBachelor's of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy/ Health Sciences
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLAssociates in Arts -
South Florida State College
Avon ParkSkills
- Active listening
- Client-centered approach
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Management skills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Compassionate care
- Active listening
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Care plan collaboration
- Infection control compliance
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Empathetic listening
- Problem solving
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Placid Health and Rehab
10.2025 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Education and Empowerment
08.2022 - 09.2025
Direct Care Staff Member Behavioral
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2022
Direct Care Staff Member
Hardee Homes
02.2020 - 06.2021
Installer
TECO LAKE HANCOCK SOLAR PANEL
10.2019 - 05.2020
Direct Care Staff
Sunrise Community
10.2019 - 02.2020
Residential Service Assistant
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 10.2019
Receptionist
Stream song resorts
02.2019 - 06.2020
Call Center representative
Agero
01.2014 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor's of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy/ Health Sciences
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Associates in Arts -
South Florida State College