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Brittany Byrd

Hamlin,WV

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Focused and responsive Long-Term Care Nurse skilled at overseeing day-to-day resident care. Handles emergencies expertly to stabilize patients and meet care requirements. Offers strengths in treatment planning and medication administration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Charge Nurse-LPN

Cabell Healthcare Center
Culloden, WV
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care, including administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop effective patient management strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other medical data to assess patients' health status.
  • Conducted regular rounds on assigned units to ensure quality of care delivery.
  • Identified potential problems or risks related to patient care and took corrective action as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare team members, patients, families, visitors, and other departments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through professional interactions with coworkers.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date with current trends in healthcare.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.

Unit Charge Nurse-LPN

Lincoln Healthcare Center
Hamlin, WV
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided direct nursing care, including administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop effective patient management strategies.
  • Maintained accurate patient records according to established standards.
  • Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other medical data to assess patients' health status.
  • Conducted regular rounds on assigned units to ensure quality of care delivery.
  • Identified potential problems or risks related to patient care and took corrective action as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare team members, patients, families, visitors, and other departments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through professional interactions with coworkers.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date with current trends in healthcare.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lincoln Healthcare Center
Hamlin, WV
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.

Education

RN Diploma - Nursing

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH
02-2024

LPN - Nursing

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH
06-2021

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Care
  • Skill Development
  • Patient Safety
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Class Speaker (LPN)
  • Spirit of Nursing (RN)
  • 4.0 GPA (Highest Honors-RN)
  • 2x Employee of the Month

Timeline

Unit Charge Nurse-LPN

Cabell Healthcare Center
03.2022 - Current

Unit Charge Nurse-LPN

Lincoln Healthcare Center
06.2021 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lincoln Healthcare Center
06.2019 - 04.2020

RN Diploma - Nursing

Collins Career Center

LPN - Nursing

Collins Career Center

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