Brittney Helmick
Buckhannon,WV
Summary
Accomplished LPN with extensive experience at Communicare Family Of Companies, excelling in patient care and staff development. Demonstrated expertise in geriatric care and quality improvement, alongside strong problem-solving abilities and team collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards through effective leadership and clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Communicare Family Of Companies
12.2017 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PCC.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Unit Manager
Communicare Family Of Companies
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
LPN - LPN
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV12-2017
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WV01-2013
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Policy compliance
- Medical examination
- Patient support
- Administer medications
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
Timeline
LPN Unit Manager
Communicare Family Of Companies
02.2024 - 02.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Communicare Family Of Companies
12.2017 - Current
LPN - LPN
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
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