Brianna Combs
Lebanon,VA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate RN with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare, excelling in patient assessment and clinical documentation. Proven ability to educate families on self-management and wellness, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Skilled in wound care, tracheostomy care, and committed to delivering empathetic, high-quality care to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Maxim Healthcare
Abingd, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
LPN
Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
Lebanon, VA
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
LPN
Kissito Brian Center
Roanoke, VA
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
CNA
Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
Lebanon, VA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- G-tube care
- Monitoring fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Maxim Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Kissito Brian Center
03.2019 - 01.2021
LPN
Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
06.2018 - 05.2024
CNA
Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
06.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College