Cassandra Brown
Henrico,VA
Summary
Compassionate LPN specializing in patient assessments, wound care, and documentation accuracy. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality nursing care.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for role of Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and healthcare documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Known for excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Unit Manager
Parham Healthcare and Rehab
Richmond, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Coordinated patient care activities among nursing staff, enhancing communication and workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to the healthcare team promptly.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
LPN Charge Nurse
Southhampton Nursing and Rehab
Richmond, VA
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for changes in condition.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes.
- Trained new staff on procedures, policies, and best practices in resident care.
- Managed daily operations, addressing staffing needs and patient concerns effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient conditions, performing assessments to determine care needs and adjust treatment accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to diverse work settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, healthcare management, and prevention strategies, promoting overall wellness.
- Adeptly managed a caseload of patients while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring smooth communication among team members.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
- Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing time-saving techniques without compromising accuracy or safety standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Heavens Touch Home Health
Richmond, VA
02.2007 - 02.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Managed documentation for patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- 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.
Education
LPN - Nursing Practice
Richmond School of Health And Technology
Richmond, VAHigh School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Richmond, VA06-1988
Skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
LPN, Unit Manager
Parham Healthcare and Rehab
05.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Southhampton Nursing and Rehab
03.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2020 - 01.2024
LPN Field Nurse
Heavens Touch Home Health
02.2007 - 02.2020
LPN - Nursing Practice
Richmond School of Health And Technology
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School