Brilian Nkealah
Allentown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in both homes and nursing facilities. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Work effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enable expected patient outcomes. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating referrals/resources when needed.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications to their parent
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on best practices for pediatric nursing care.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare team members, patients, and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
03.2021 - Current
- Helped long-term care residents (pediatric population) with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough follow-up care coordination as recommended by their doctors.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Offers assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted patients and families throughout care process.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Administered medications to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifepath Homehealth Care
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Miami, FL08.2021
Diploma, With LPN License Certification - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
Bethlehem, PA08.2020
No Degree - Nursing Courses
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA03.2019
Certified Nurse Assistance - CNA
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
Bethlehem, PA06.2014
High School Diploma -
Government High School Limbe
Cameroon07.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient triaging
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Inventory Assessment
- Chart updating
- Respiratory Care
- Child welfare management
- Medical examination
- Conditions Reporting
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Asthma Management
- Infection Control
- Pediatric CPR
- Nutrition counseling
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- ADHD Support
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- In-Home Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Equipment Inspection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Diabetes management
- Pain Management
- At-home healthcare
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Observation
Certification
- Licensed RN -9627733
- Licensed LPN - 314091
- Certified BLS till 2025
- Certified life and health insurance agent
Languages
West African pidgin
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifepath Homehealth Care
06.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
03.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
03.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Diploma, With LPN License Certification - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
No Degree - Nursing Courses
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Certified Nurse Assistance - CNA
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma -
Government High School Limbe
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