BRITTANY MCDANIEL
Peterstown
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 18 years of LPN experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in geriatric patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
Rich Creek
01.2022 - Current
- Administer prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Help with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Follow medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Administer medications safely according to established policies and procedures.
- Provide high-level care to patients in a busy, fast-paced skilled nursing setting.
- Perform assessments of patient health status by taking vital signs and documenting information accurately in electronic medical records.
- Supervise nurses' aides and assistants.
- Administer vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes.
LPN
Richfield Living-The Rehab Center
Salem
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Follow rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Work with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Deliver high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 18 patients per day.
- Answer patient calls, identify issues and determine how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discuss concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN
Stonerise Lindside
Lindside
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 residents per day.
- Assist with wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, and physicians.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR
Warm Hearth Village
Blacksburg
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with rounding and scheduling of appointments for residents with physicians.
- Assisted the DON with scheduling of staff, staff education, and staff evaluations.
- Assisted with keeping care plans up to date according to state and facility guidelines.
- Assisted in pre-admission screenings.
- Assisted with resident care plan meetings.
- Recruited and assisted in hiring new employees based on company needs and culture.
STAFF LPN
Warm Hearth Village
Blacksburg
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Overseen registered medication aides and CNAs while on shift.
- Complied with state and facility guidelines to ensure the most adequate care for the residents.
MDS COORDINATOR
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
Rich Creek
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 120-bed facility.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
STAFF LPN
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
Rich Creek
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- IV trained, wound care, skilled care, LTC, Memory care, Certified Dementia Practitioner.
LPN
Med Express
Bluefield
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Triaged patients including obtaining history, signs and symptoms, height, weight and vital signs.
- Assisted physicians with care of minor cuts and lacerations.
- Performed DOT physicals according to the state and federal guidelines.
- Performed lab draws.
- Performed rapid strep and flu swabs.
- Administered oral medications and injections as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted with patient referrals.
LPN
Country View Assisted Living
Peterstown
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Overseeing of employees when on shift.
- Assisted with ADLs, feeding and bathing of residents.
- Communication with physician for residents needs.
LPN
Riverview Nursing Home
Rich Creek
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Administration of medications as prescribed by physician.
- Oversight of CNAs while on shift.
- Work with whole healthcare team to ensure positive outcome for the residents.
- Responsible for 30 residents of the 120 bed facility when on shift.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James Monroe High School
WVLPN - undefined
Giles County Technology Center
VASkills
- Assisting physicians
- WV (multistate) Licensed Practical Nurse
- Team management
- IV therapy
- Compiling and updating of care plans for individual residents
- Assisting with Staff Scheduling
- Compassionate Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Training & Development
- PEG Tube
- Conducting and scheduling Care Plans
- Geriatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
LPN
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
01.2022 - Current
LPN
Richfield Living-The Rehab Center
02.2021 - 12.2022
LPN
Stonerise Lindside
04.2020 - 02.2021
RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR
Warm Hearth Village
08.2019 - 02.2020
STAFF LPN
Warm Hearth Village
04.2019 - 08.2019
MDS COORDINATOR
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
08.2015 - 04.2019
STAFF LPN
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek
06.2014 - 08.2015
LPN
Med Express
11.2013 - 06.2014
LPN
Country View Assisted Living
01.2009 - 01.2014
LPN
Riverview Nursing Home
01.2008 - 01.2009
LPN - undefined
Giles County Technology Center
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James Monroe High School