Cheryl Oden-Brown
License Practical Nurse
Queens,NY
Summary
Committed Healthcare professional offering 15 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare, long term care, Hemodialysis, Rehab & Vents. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in G tube care, Trach care, injections, ADL skills training with passion for helping others. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 12 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
02.2008 - Current
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 18 patients per day on 38-bed unit
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts using sigma care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts using sigma care, PCC or Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
License Practical Nurse
St. Marys Children's Hospital
Bayside, New York
02.2017 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve G tubes, trach care, vent care, suctioning.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Per Diem Nurse
Department Of Health Operation Gotham
New York, New York
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education & Extension Board
Hicksville, NY08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY02.2021
Skills
- Documentation
- Nursing
- Safety
- Medication Administration
- First Aid/CPR
- Home Care
- Healthcare Ethics
- Patient And Family Education
- Hospice & palliative care experience, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dailysis, Acute
- Sub-Acute rehabilitation care, IV Therapy, wound care, colostomy care, foley
- Progress documentation
- Patient care
- Communications
- EMR ( Sigma, PCC, Epic)
- Catheter care, Patient and family focus, GTube care, Suctioning
Certification
Certifications: CPR, BLS.
Timeline
Per Diem Nurse
Department Of Health Operation Gotham
04.2020 - 05.2020
License Practical Nurse
St. Marys Children's Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
Northwell Health
02.2008 - Current
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education & Extension Board
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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