Brianna Stewart
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carefam
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
- Managed interview scheduling, coordinated travel arrangements, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Created customized training programs for individual departments, enhancing skill sets and increasing overall productivity levels.
- Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Apex Dermatology
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Planned Parenthood
01.2018 - 02.2020
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
The Cleveland Clinic
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly changing situations, responding promptly to unforeseen patient needs or requests from the nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
Health Unit Coordinator
The Cleveland Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
Education
LPN Program -
Hondros College Of Nursing
Cleveland, OH04.2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Records management
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient registration
- Process improvement strategies
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Progress monitoring
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance practices
- Patient education
- Emergency response support
Certification
BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carefam
08.2024 - 07.2025
Clinical Nurse Manager
Apex Dermatology
02.2022 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
02.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Planned Parenthood
01.2018 - 02.2020
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
The Cleveland Clinic
01.2015 - 12.2017
Health Unit Coordinator
The Cleveland Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
LPN Program -
Hondros College Of Nursing
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