Brittany Ard
Avondale ,LA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning to Registered nurse with a proven track record in patient care, exemplified by a successful tenure at Magnolia Community Services. Expert in EMR/EHR and skilled in emergency response, consistently enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and health education abilities, significantly improving treatment planning and care delivery. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Community Services
02.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norte Dame Health System/Comm Care
08.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Wellness Nurse
LabCorp
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Basic Life Support Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
Unitech Training Academy
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies, and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Egan Home Health and Hospice
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau De Norte Dame
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
John Hankiel Nursing Home
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
New Orleans, LA08.2024
Certificate - General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA07.2014
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA05.2009
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Care
- Home Health Care
- EMR / EHR
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Staff Supervision
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Community Services
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norte Dame Health System/Comm Care
08.2022 - Current
Wellness Nurse
LabCorp
03.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
Unitech Training Academy
03.2021 - 08.2022
Basic Life Support Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Egan Home Health and Hospice
05.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau De Norte Dame
06.2017 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
05.2015 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
John Hankiel Nursing Home
10.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Certificate - General Studies
Delgado Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nunez Community College
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
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