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
2023.05 - 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
2018.07 - 2023.05
- 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
2017.08 - 2018.07
- 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
2017.03 - 2017.09
- 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
2016.07 - 2017.03
- 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
2015.09 - 2016.06
- 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, MA2020-01
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA2018-01
LPN License - Nursing
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Canton, MA2013-01
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA2011-01
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Teaching and advocacy
- Community oriented
- Case management
Timeline
Per Diem Registered Nurse
VNA Care Network & Hospice
2023.05 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
VNA Care Network & Hospice
2018.07 - 2023.05
LPN
VNA Care Network & Hospice
2017.08 - 2018.07
Staff LPN
Colonial Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
2017.03 - 2017.09
LPN Charge Nurse
Care One at Weymouth
2016.07 - 2017.03
Staff LPN
Care One at Weymouth
2015.09 - 2016.06
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