Candace Brown
Kingsport,TN
Summary
4th semester RN student at Walters State Community College set to graduate December 12, 2024. I have been a LPN since January 2016 and have a wide variety of experience in Medsurg, Pediatrics, and Mental Health outpatient. Some of my strengths include: compassionate patient care, patient advocating, medication and vaccine administration, and time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ballad Health System-EAP Outpatient Counceling
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing insurance coverage and obtaining prior authorization for medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ballad Health System-Kingsport Pediatrics
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Increased parent education on child development milestones by conducting informative sessions and providing relevant resources.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MSHA- Franklin Woods Community Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN12.2024
License - Practical Nursing
TCAT
Elizabethton, TN12.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Inpatient Care
- Pediatric Care
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ballad Health System-EAP Outpatient Counceling
06.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ballad Health System-Kingsport Pediatrics
10.2017 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
MSHA- Franklin Woods Community Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
License - Practical Nursing
TCAT
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