Brittany Baldridge
Garrison
Summary
Experienced nurse with 15 years of Geriatric and Pediatric care. Strives to provide excellent and reliable patient care and positive patient outcomes. Experienced in communication, patient teaching, doctor communication, receiving doctors orders, vitals, blood sugar, trach/vent, Feeding tubes, foley catheters, oxygen therapy, nebulizers, immunizations, and documentation. Works extremely well in nursing team environments and strives for the best patient well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Connect Pediatrics
07.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
LVN Charge Nurse
Garrison Nursing Home
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12-2010
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Pediatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Behavioral health support
- Nursing care planning
- Bedside manner
- Oxygen therapy
- Charting and documentation
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
Timeline
LVN
Connect Pediatrics
07.2020 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Garrison Nursing Home
01.2010 - 07.2018
LVN - Nursing
Panola College
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