Brianne Gonzalez, LPN
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Athena Health Care Systems
Plymouth, MA
10.2019 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patients' conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment protocols and preventive care.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and engagement.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor team success and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Nursing Group
New Bedford, MA
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Delivered compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to nursing staff for effective care adjustments.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control guidelines consistently.
- Documented patient observations accurately, contributing to comprehensive care records for effective treatment planning.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medical Assistant / Account Specialist / Event Coordinator
Trilogy Testing Labs, Inc.
New Bedford, MA
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Supervised urine collection (for drug testing); managed patient services (i.e physician appointments, health insurances, medication affects with drug testing, etc); create documents using Microsoft Excel / Word; managed drug testing data for 20+ sober houses through the state of MA; prepare office for company meetings; coordinated company events; budget plans; handled incoming / outgoing phone calls;
Personal Care Attendant
Karen Gonsalves
New Bedford, MA
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Administered medications; prepared meals; personal hygiene; laundry; doctor’s appointments; quality time
Education
Professional Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
The Salter School
New Bedford, MALicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Upper Cape Cod LPN Program
Bourne, MA06.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Services
- EKG
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry Testing
- Throat Culture
- Rapid Strep Test
- Venipuncture
- Fecal Occult Testing
- Vital Signs
- Glucometry
- HCG Testing
- Het & Hgb Testing
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining nutrition
- Case management
- Trauma-informed care
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Medical records security
- Documenting incidents
- Educating families
- Psychotropic medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- SUDS Education & Certificate
- Nurse Management
Certification
BLS Healthcare Provider / Heartsaver First Aid
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Athena Health Care Systems
10.2019 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Nursing Group
04.2015 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant / Account Specialist / Event Coordinator
Trilogy Testing Labs, Inc.
02.2011 - 05.2014
Personal Care Attendant
Karen Gonsalves
02.2010 - 02.2011
Professional Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
The Salter School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Upper Cape Cod LPN Program