Brianna Specht
Ellwood City,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Concordia Villa St Joseph
Baden , PA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
CNA
Passavant Retirement Community Lutheran Senior Life
Zelienople , PA
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Nursing Student
Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Level 3 Cardiopulmonary/Telemetry Floor
- Passed oral, subcutaneous, IM and IV piggyback medications under the supervision of the RN
- Worked with IV therapy for one day
- Head to toe assessments
- NIH stroke scale assessments
- CIWA/Alcohol withdrawal assessments
- Sunrise Charting
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
Nursing Student
Masonic Village of Sewickley
Sewickley , Pa
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Did a head-to-toe assessment on assigned patients.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
CNA
West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Moon Township , PA
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Education
LPN program -
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05.2023
Certificate - Health Occupations
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Monaca, PA06.2020
Diploma -
Blackhawk High School
Beaver Falls, Pa06.2020
Skills
- Patient Care Skills/Basic Nursing Care
- Safety Procedures in Health Care
- Blood Borne Pathogens/First Aide Certification
- CPR/AED for Health Care Provider Certification
- PA Certified Nurse Aide License
- Stop the Bleed certification
- IV Therapy Certification
- ADL Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documentation accuracy
- Charting and recording
Extracurricular Activities
Soccer(3 years) Marching Band(3 years) Track and Field(2 years) Active member at Grace Lutheran Church, Rochester PA HOSA Future Health Professionals (Junior and Senior year) Babysitting(5 years) Student Volunteer (Student Council 2 years, Key Club 1 year)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Concordia Villa St Joseph
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Heritage Valley Beaver
06.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Student
Masonic Village of Sewickley
03.2022 - 05.2022
CNA
Passavant Retirement Community Lutheran Senior Life
04.2021 - 06.2023
CNA
West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 03.2022
LPN program -
Community College of Beaver County
Certificate - Health Occupations
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Diploma -
Blackhawk High School
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