Brittany Garriel
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
USFTGP
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Reviewed prior authorization requests to ensure accuracy and completeness of required information.
- Processed appeals in a timely manner as per policy guidelines.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concordia Village
Tampa, FL
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakes at Lutz
Lutz, FL
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Flannery Oaks Guest House
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Education
Nursing
Fortis College - Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2011
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Understanding of medical terms
- Critical thinking abilities
- Workflow Management
- Effective communication skills
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
USFTGP
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concordia Village
10.2017 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakes at Lutz
07.2015 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Flannery Oaks Guest House
03.2014 - 03.2015
Nursing
Fortis College - Tampa
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