Carrie Branch
Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital
Baton Rouge,LA
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Language
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Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated LPN with over 10 years in inpatient clinical experience providing safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in medication administration and reconciliation, patient education, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in assessing patient needs, identifying high acuity concerns, and communicating effectively with patients, loved ones and healthcare teams. Seeking to leverage clinical knowledge and nursing experience in a remote clinical setting.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Provide direct nursing care for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting recovering from stroke, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries ( SCI) and traumatic and nontraumatic brain injuries, various surgical procedures, and other complex medical conditions.
- Administer medications while monitoring effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Perform medication reconciliation and communicate to providers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Experienced in providing care, training, and education to patients and families with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and traumatic/nontraumatic brain injuries ( TBI & NTBI ). Trained in MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) techniques to safely de-escalate and manage challenging behaviors while maintaining staff and patient safety.
- Educate patient and families regarding medications, treatment plans, disease processes, and discharge instructions and home management programs.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 4 Months- Delivered skilled nursing care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes using Paragon electronic medical record system
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, infection prevention standards, and patient privacy regulations.
- Identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted clinical support staff in treatment plans, educations and discharge planning.
- Maintain clinical paper medical documentation and records while insurance HIPPA compliance and healthcare regulations.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Vital Signs Monitoring
Wound Care Management
Infection Control
Patient Education
Clinical Supervision
EMR and Paper Charting
Compassionate patient communication
Reliable independent work skills
Experienced clinical judgement and problem-solving abilities
Adaptability to healthcare enviornments
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Louisiana
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital - Skilled Nursing Unit
04.2016 - 2018Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital
2018 - CurrentRead More
Northshore Technical Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma from Nursing
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