Carolyn Britt
Arlington,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
Greenville, MS
04.2013 - 08.2024
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Greenville, MS
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
Greenville, MS
12.2008 - 05.2011
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR05-2008
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Direct Patient Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Empathetic and compassionate
Certification
- License Practical Nurse
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
12.2008 - 05.2011
Practical Nurse - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
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