Brittney Ross
Westwego,LA
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at St. Joseph Of Harahan, enhancing patient care through strong clinical judgment and effective decision-making. Excelled in staff supervision and mentoring, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in both teamwork and collaboration, consistently improving quality of care and compliance with ethical practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Joseph Of Harahan
2021.03 - 2022.10
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Waldon Healthcare Center
2023.09 - Current
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point click care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Lpn
Healthcare Training Institute - Kenner
Kenner, LA05.2021
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Texas City, TX04.2017
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Administrative Functions
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Policy compliance
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- New Home Ministries
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Waldon Healthcare Center
2023.09 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Joseph Of Harahan
2021.03 - 2022.10
Lpn
Healthcare Training Institute - Kenner
GED -
Texas Education Agency
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