Brook Del Real
Midland,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and team collaboration. Proficient in critical thinking and effective communication, consistently contributing to multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans and ensuring optimal patient health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Field
Midland Health at Home
Midland, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and care in electronic health records.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Midland, Texas
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate, to assess patient health.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status.
- Monitored the patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health record systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to the supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Documented changes in patient conditions on standardized forms to facilitate effective communication with healthcare team. in patient conditions and discussed concerns with a supervising healthcare provider.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to the lab.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment adjustments.
- Charted patient condition changes and communicated concerns to supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to a supervising physician or a registered nurse.
- Assisted in patient care plans by collaborating with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques to enhance recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Robstown Nursing and Rehab
Robstown, Texas
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status.
- Assisted in patient care plans by collaborating with healthcare teams.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health record systems to support continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to a supervising physician or a registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Supported patients in personal hygiene tasks, including toileting, bathing, and grooming.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with a supervising healthcare provider.
- Executed enhanced patient care strategies to elevate quality of care and optimize documentation practices. Improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX12-2021
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Lab result interpretation
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Patient monitoring
- Home visits
- Chart updates
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital documentation
- Medical laboratory procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse Field
Midland Health at Home
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Tech Health Science Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Robstown Nursing and Rehab
06.2019 - 08.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Coastal Bend College