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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Brittany Buxton

Denham Springs

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven Licensed Practical Nurse with over a decade of progressive clinical experience in LTC, SNF as well as Compliance and Quality Coordinator (Corporate) providing high quality patient care and clinical support. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound management, skilled documentation, fall prevention and infection control, quality assurance. Proven expertise in emergency response, complex medication administration, wound management, and directing clinical teams to achieve quality patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Floor Nurse

PMC – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
01.2012 - 09.2012

Golden Age Nursing Home

  • Delivered patient care, including wound management, medication administration, and emergency response.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes to provide accurate assessments for care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections within the facility.
  • Conducted patient assessments, identifying needs for additional resources or interventions in real-time.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, helping to identify underlying medical conditions more quickly and accurately.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.

Restorative Nurse

PMC
09.2012 - 06.2013

Golden Age Nursing Home

  • Contracture management and prevention
  • Designed and managed rehabilitation care plans to improve patient recovery.
  • Provided patient/family education on restorative care practices.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting interventions based on clinical assessments and feedback.
  • Led training sessions for nursing staff on best practices in restorative care techniques.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation of patient assessments and treatment outcomes.
  • Improved patients mobility and independence by designing and conducting rehabilitative exercises tailored to their specific conditions.

Case Manager / MDS Nurse

PMC
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated patient care plans in compliance with MDS regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to improve outcomes.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PMC
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed nursing teams while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
  • Implemented policy changes and QA initiatives to enhance clinical practice.

Director of Nursing (DON)

The Pearl at Jamestown
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Directed clinical operations and multidisciplinary teams to achieve high patient care standards.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance and accreditation processes, maintaining state/federal standards.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and budgetary strategies to optimize efficiency.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PMC
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Supervised clinical staff, fostering a high-performance and compliance-driven culture.
  • Developed and led staff training programs on regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Strengthened QA protocols to consistently monitor and elevate service delivery.

Corporate Compliance Nurse

St. Joseph Holdings
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed compliance operations across five facilities, ensuring alignment with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.
  • Conducted remote audits and unannounced site visits to evaluate compliance integrity.
  • Partnered with site leadership to address risk gaps, implement corrective action plans, and maintain regulatory excellence.
  • Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in service delivery.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.

Education

Practical Nursing -

Louisiana Technical College
01.2010

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Prevention and Monitoring
  • Fall Prevention
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Contracture Management
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Skilled Documentation

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined compliance reporting processes, reducing audit preparation time by 25%.
  • Led unannounced site visits that increased policy adherence by 30% within six months.
  • Implemented corrective actions that cut repeat compliance issues by 40%, strengthening risk management.
  • Directed compliance for five medical facilities, maintaining full state and federal regulatory adherence.

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (2010)
  • CDC Certified Infection Control Nurse (2023)
  • State Law and Regulation (2024)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (2022)
  • Clinical Research Nurse Certification (2024)
  • Nursing Professional Development Advanced – Board Certified (2023)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (2022)
  • Nurse Manager and Leader (2022)
  • Informatics Nursing Certification (2018)

Timeline

Corporate Compliance Nurse

St. Joseph Holdings
07.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PMC
01.2020 - 06.2022

Director of Nursing (DON)

The Pearl at Jamestown
08.2019 - 06.2020

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PMC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Case Manager / MDS Nurse

PMC
06.2013 - 01.2015

Restorative Nurse

PMC
09.2012 - 06.2013

Floor Nurse

PMC – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
01.2012 - 09.2012

Practical Nursing -

Louisiana Technical College