Brook Gilreath
Jasper,Alabama
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative LPN
Cordova Health And Rehab
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on weight management and all new interventions put into place by the IDT.
- Conducted routine assessments of patients’ Functional Maintenance Plans to track patient progress and identify needs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed patients weights, FMPs, and weight loss interventions to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' weights through effective intervention and care planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for all weight loss interventions and Functional Maintenance Plans when patients completed therapy treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
MAS LPN
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs to track patient progress effectively.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Charge Nurse, LPN
Ridgewood Healthcare
11.2008 - 06.2013
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and improving compliance rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Timeline
Restorative LPN
Cordova Health And Rehab
05.2018 - 06.2025
MAS LPN
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
10.2013 - 05.2018
Charge Nurse, LPN
Ridgewood Healthcare
11.2008 - 06.2013
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