Brittani Garnow
Bucyrus
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN with solid history in nursing leadership and program development. Experience in managing nursing staff, enhancing patient care protocols, staff development, implementing quality improvement initiatives with also demonstrated ability in strategic planning and fostering team collaboration. Also I am dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction, plus offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Memory Care Director
Altercare of Bucyrus
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Led training sessions to enhance staff knowledge on best practices in memory care.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate therapeutic activities into resident programs.
- Established communication protocols to improve family engagement and support for residents.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Initiated quality improvement projects, enhancing overall resident satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by conducting regular safety audits and implementing necessary improvements.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident''s cognitive status, adjusting their care plans accordingly to provide the most appropriate level of support.
- Improved resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
- Collaborated with other departments to enhance inter-disciplinary care for residents, ultimately improving overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated community outreach events to raise awareness about Alzheimer''s disease, contributing to a more informed public understanding of dementia-related issues.
- Reduced staff turnover by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged open communication and teamwork.
LPN floor nurse on Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit & Skilled Hallway
Legacy Bucyrus
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Deliver direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Coordinate with doctors, other nurses, Social Workers and other personnel to ensure a high quality of life for residents.
- Collect samples, prepare residents for treatments and educate patients on plan of care.
- Measure and record Vital signs and obtained data to complete assessments.
- Prepare patients for examination or treatment, providing explanation of procedures and medication as needed.
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical care
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Sets up, tests and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
- Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post- treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
- Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation.
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician orders or as directed.
- Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
- Initiation and termination of patients’ dialysis treatments.
Education
CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
Tri-Rivers Career Center- Adult Education
01.2023
Skills
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- LEADERSHIP
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- MULTITASKING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- RESILIENCE
- ADAPTABILITY
- ACTIVE LISTENER
- CRITICAL THINKING
- COLLABORATION
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- WORK ETHIC
Certification
- LPN 2023-current
- Mentor Nurse training- June 2025
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)-July 2025
- Infection Preventionist (IP)- July 2025
- Wound Care Certified (WCC)- September 2025
Timeline
Memory Care Director
Altercare of Bucyrus
10.2024 - Current
LPN floor nurse on Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit & Skilled Hallway
Legacy Bucyrus
07.2023 - 10.2024
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical care
01.2016 - 01.2023
CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
Tri-Rivers Career Center- Adult Education
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