BRITTINY Farr
Humble,TX
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse
EASTVIEW REHABILITATION OF NURSING
01.2023 - Current
- Supplied prevention technique information to patient and family to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of patient.
- Offered direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies and in presence of illness or disability to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress and enhance patients to cope.
- Performed assessment evaluation and diagnostic services for patients using observation, inspection and palpation techniques.
- Liaised with health agencies and family members to support physical and emotional transition of admission, care and discharge of patient.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy
05.2019 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident
ADON
Park Manor Of Humble
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 85-person nursing staff to direct patient care
Field Nurse
Unity Homecare
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Heights of Valley Ranch
01.2024 - Current
- Directed nursing staff in implementing patient care standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Mentored nursing personnel, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Analyzed operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and streamlining workflows.
Charge Nurse
Fall Creek Rehab & Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 03.2019
Charge Nurse
Grace Care Nursing Home
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Caring Nurse for 4 years of experience, compassionate nature, personal care expertise and a track record of upholding the highest level of patient satisfaction with accountability and responsibility
- Providing individualized and direct patient care, devoted to the public’s access to healthcare
- Bringing focus, attention to detail, and a caring smile to patients of all ages and needs
- Insightful and dedicated to providing best-in-class care through effective team education
- Adept at managing care plans in facilities, in-home, and community environment
- Proven ability to work closely with teams to enhance patient care standard
- Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patient, visitors, co-workers and other team
- GRADUATED WITH 3.0
- Managed team of medical support personnel
- Documented
- Guided
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Visited with residents to provide sensory stimulation and reality orientation
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Counseled
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within emergency department
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel were performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses
- Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations
- Supplied
- Routinely evaluated the overall resident care within the facility and diligently enforced high standards
- Counseled
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients
- Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
- Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations
- Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family
- Ensured routine wound care and dressing changes were performed on schedule
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 patients per day in 80 bed uni
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and [Type] treatment
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
- Ensured routine wound care and dressing changes were performed on schedule
- Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and treatment
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise
- Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care.
Education
VOCATIONAL - NURSING
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX02.2016
Skills
- Preparing Devices
- Responding to Emergencies
- Observing Responses
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Quality Patient Care
- Intercultural Competence
Certification
- IV CERTIFICATION, EASTVIEW REHABILITATION OF NURSING - 6/2023
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Heights of Valley Ranch
01.2024 - Current
Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse
EASTVIEW REHABILITATION OF NURSING
01.2023 - Current
ADON
Park Manor Of Humble
06.2021 - 02.2022
Field Nurse
Unity Homecare
11.2019 - 04.2020
Medical Surgical Nurse
Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy
05.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fall Creek Rehab & Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 03.2019
Charge Nurse
Grace Care Nursing Home
07.2016 - 07.2017
VOCATIONAL - NURSING
The College of Health Care Professions