Brittney Alfred
Nursing
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 15 years of experience in Healthcare. Delivered appropriate care to patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, Wound care including Wound Vacs, and various Cardiovascular conditions. Makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with providers, and provided patient teaching on proper medication administration and management of overall care in clinical and home settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant Instructor
Infinity College
03.2013 - Current
- Facilitated Nursing Assistant course lectures and classroom instruction.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Continuously improved course curricula, content and materials to maintain currency with changing demands and technological advancements.
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Care Home Health, LHC Group
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and implementing tailored nursing interventions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in identifying potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans or prescribed medications.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased accuracy and timely delivery of medications to patients.
- Recognized for excellent time-management skills, prioritizing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care throughout treatment phases.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable input on ways to improve patient care delivery and departmental processes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maison De Lafayette
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse Virtual Care Center
Cardiovascular Institute of The South
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions involving cardiac patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for patients.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Home Health Field Nurse
Grace Home Healthcare Services
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Northside Senior High School
05.2004
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Training & Development
- PPE Use
- Vital Signs
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Computer Skills/Documentation Systems (Microsoft Word, Point Click Care, Kinnser, Nextgen, OMS, and Homecare Homebase)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
Certification
- Trainer The Trainer Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- Blood Borne Pathogens (American Academy of CPR and First Aid, Inc.)
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider).
Timeline
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Care Home Health, LHC Group
08.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maison De Lafayette
09.2023 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Virtual Care Center
Cardiovascular Institute of The South
05.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health Field Nurse
Grace Home Healthcare Services
02.2019 - 10.2020
Nursing Assistant Instructor
Infinity College
03.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northside Senior High School
- Trainer The Trainer Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- Blood Borne Pathogens (American Academy of CPR and First Aid, Inc.)
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider).
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
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