Brigitte Little
Laredo,TX
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laredo Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
- Provide skin care including bedside baths and perineal care to 10+ patients daily
- Assisted with tracheostomy care and suctioning, peg-tube care and medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and Iv removal as directed by registered nurse
- Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients
- Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Head Lifeguard
Laredo Country Club
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate care to patients
- Deliver care and support services to patients, nursing unit, and professional staff
- Provide skin care including bedside baths and perineal care to 10+ patients daily
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs and any changes related to their overall wellness
- Assisted with tracheostomy care and suctioning, peg-tube care and medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and Iv removal as directed by registered nurse
- Executed clinical rotations in medical-surgery and labor & delivery floor.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
Customer Service - Front Desk
TruFit Gym
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Handled phone calls and inquiries professionally, directing callers to appropriate departments as needed.
- Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Education
Vocational nursing certificate II -
Laredo College
Laredo, TX01.2023
High School Diploma -
John B. Alexander High School
Laredo, TX06.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations Understanding
- Infection control protocols
- Patient Care Coordination
- Healthcare Compliance Knowledge
- First Aid
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Elderly Care
Certificates
ACLS & BLS Certificate, American Heart Association
Professionalexperience
- Doctor’s hospital of Laredo, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotations, 01/2023, Present, Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate care to patients, Deliver care and support services to patients, nursing unit, and professional staff, Provide skin care including bedside baths and perineal care to 10+ patients daily, Monitor and record patients’ vital signs and any changes related to their overall wellness, Assisted with tracheostomy care and suctioning, peg-tube care and medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and Iv removal as directed by registered nurse., Executed clinical rotations in medical-surgery and labor & delivery floor
- Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation center, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotations, 08/2022, Former, Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients, Provided support to family members and caregivers while monitoring patients’ conditions and reporting any changes in patient status to the registered nurse, Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly, Administered prescribed oral medications, Peg tube medications, nebulizer treatments, and topical medications according to the written directions of a physician and home care nurse
- Laredo Medical Center, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotations, 01/2023, Former, Assisted in collecting data and handle telemetry system device on patients, Assisted patients to operating room and emotionally support patient before surgery, Provided emotional support and company to patients at need, Delivered assistance to registered nurse and patient care technician to maintain quality care, Administered medications as prescribed by the provider
- Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotation, 08/2022, Former, Provide skin care including bedside baths and perineal care to 10+ patients daily, Assisted with tracheostomy care and suctioning, peg-tube care and medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and Iv removal as directed by registered nurse., Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients, Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly
- Webb County Jail, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotation, 06/2023, Former, Assisted and observed registered nurse with oral medications
- Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Laredo, TX, Clinical Rotation, 06/2023, Former, Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly, Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients, Assisted with tracheostomy care and suctioning, peg-tube care and medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and Iv removal as directed by registered nurse.
Additionalskills
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
- Fundamental knowledge of patient assessment and treatment planning
- Collaborative communicator, delivering education to patients and their families
Summary
Upcoming nursing graduate with excellent educational credentials and hands-on patient care experience. Possess fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies, and patient care values. Aspiring to combine ongoing nursing education and experience to secure a nursing internship in dynamic healthcare settings.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laredo Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Laredo Country Club
05.2020 - 08.2022
Customer Service - Front Desk
TruFit Gym
02.2020 - 04.2020
Vocational nursing certificate II -
Laredo College
High School Diploma -
John B. Alexander High School
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