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Brianna Farrar RN, BSN

Quincy,MA

Summary

Experienced skilled nurse, with an abundance of community health knowledge. Looking to embrace new opportunities and promote health equity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Per Diem Registered Nurse

VNA Care Network & Hospice
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide skilled clinical care in the home setting
  • Assist other staff members to offload their schedules
  • Take the overflow of visits assigned by the office
  • Float to different towns and territories to provide nursing support
  • Teach patient & caregivers how to manage acute and chronic diseases
  • Provide full body assessments and report clinical findings to the physician

Registered Nurse Case Manager

VNA Care Network & Hospice
07.2018 - 05.2023
  • Managed a caseload of 30-35 patients
  • Adjusted visit frequencies based off clinical needs
  • Followed patients from start of care to discharge
  • Created and provided a safe discharge plan
  • Identified and addressed health care disparities and poor health literacy
  • Referred in other interdisciplinary teams as needed
  • Collaborated with other community case managers to ensure continuity of care
  • Focused on reducing re-hospitalizations rates by teaching patients/caregivers an early response plan
  • Completed daily documentation using the Home Care Home Base system
  • Performed OASIS assessments
  • Triaged visits and assigned appropriate revisits to the LPN
  • Aided in assisting patients to be as safe and independent as possible at home
  • Precepted and educated new employees

LPN

VNA Care Network & Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Worked in a pod style, under 2 RN's
  • Took instructions/directions from the RNs
  • Provided skilled revisits in the community
  • Gave daily patient reports to the RN case managers

Staff LPN

Colonial Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Floated between long term & short term units to provide nursing care
  • Provided support for the on coming day shift
  • Reconciled orders & admission documentation
  • Completed all discharge & referral paperwork

LPN Charge Nurse

Care One at Weymouth
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked under the supervision of the unit manager
  • Delegated duties to floor staff
  • Attended family meetings to provide support & guidance for decision making
  • Developed patient care plans
  • Communicated with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care & create safe discharge plans

Staff LPN

Care One at Weymouth
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Cared for patients on a short term rehab floor
  • Used clinical skills to make daily assessments
  • Maintained IV lines and administered IV meds/hydration
  • Assessed & treated vascular, diabetic, surgical and pressure wounds
  • Educated patients & family members on discharge care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College
Milton, MA
01-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
01-2018

LPN License - Nursing

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Canton, MA
01-2013

High School Diploma -

Brockton High School
Brockton, MA
01-2011

Skills

  • Strong clinical skills
  • Teaching and advocacy
  • Community oriented
  • Case management

Timeline

Per Diem Registered Nurse

VNA Care Network & Hospice
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

VNA Care Network & Hospice
07.2018 - 05.2023

LPN

VNA Care Network & Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2018

Staff LPN

Colonial Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
03.2017 - 09.2017

LPN Charge Nurse

Care One at Weymouth
07.2016 - 03.2017

Staff LPN

Care One at Weymouth
09.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Massasoit Community College

LPN License - Nursing

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

High School Diploma -

Brockton High School

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