Brook Nelson
Gambier,OH
Summary
Passionate and motivated floor nurse with extensive experience. I have a varity of nursing history primarily with geriatric dementia care. I have worked for about seven years in this setting excelling by my passion for this population. I also have experience with clinic setting skills during my almost three years time at an urgent care. I have gained knowledge and experience by excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective assessments and advocacy, while streamlining documentation processes. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, education, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Danbury Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted patient assessments to monitor health status and document changes accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
LPN Field Nurse
Knox Community Hospital Urgent Care
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and facility protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes in electronic health records for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Advocated for resident needs during team meetings, fostering a supportive care environment.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain sanitary conditions within the facility.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Knox Technical Center
Mount Vernon10-2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, OH06.2006
Skills
- Geriatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Resource referrals
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Critical thinking
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Danbury Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Knox Community Hospital Urgent Care
02.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mount Vernon High School
LPN - Nursing
Knox Technical Center