Brittany Rees
Columbus,OH
Summary
LPN with extensive experience in substance use disorder care, patient treatment placement, and community resource coordination. Provides exceptional care in a variety of settings. Passionate about providing quality care to every patient. Known for improving patient outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships among healthcare providers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Working with patients with substance use disorder and assist with treatment placement.
- Provide patients with community resources.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for each case.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing case management.
- Coordinated community outreach programs that educated the public on preventive healthcare measures while promoting awareness about available resources.
Clinical Lead Nurse
PrimaryOne Health
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Promoted patient satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and maintaining open lines of communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Streamlined clinical processes for improved efficiency, leading to reduced hospitalization time for patients.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among nursing staff.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively delegating tasks, prioritizing needs, and managing schedules.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in nursing through continuing education courses and industry publications.
- Managed staffing levels effectively, balancing patient needs with the available workforce to maintain optimal ratios and high-quality care.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
Home Health LPN
Maxim Healthcare Agency
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring, early intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Efficiently managed time spent visiting multiple clients daily while ensuring each received comprehensive nursing assessments tailored to their specific medical needs.
- Supported patients'' emotional wellbeing through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during times of stress or illness.
- Consistently maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and progress notes for thorough documentation purposes.
Behavioral Health LPN
Netcare Access
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals with behavioral health disorders.
- Ensured patient safety by complying with regulatory requirements, facility policies, and established best practices within the behavioral health nursing field.
- Promoted a supportive environment conducive to healing by maintaining orderliness within the unit.
- Administered medications accurately, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Provided education to patients and families on mental health topics, promoting understanding and self-management skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Lead Clinical Nurse
Rivers Edge Family Medicine
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Educated staff on new clinical procedures or medical devices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the unit.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering open communication among team members to address challenges and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of nursing practice to identify areas for improvement, implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff, offering guidance on best practices and troubleshooting difficult cases to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
Education
Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OHCertification - Community Health Care Worker
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Dispensing
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
LPN
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Lead Nurse
PrimaryOne Health
02.2021 - 11.2021
Home Health LPN
Maxim Healthcare Agency
10.2018 - 02.2020
Behavioral Health LPN
Netcare Access
06.2016 - 09.2018
Lead Clinical Nurse
Rivers Edge Family Medicine
10.2012 - 07.2016
Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Certification - Community Health Care Worker
The Ohio State University
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