Courtney Garrett
Spring,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 11 1/2 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Rehabilitiation settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Brightpointe at Rivershire Skilled Nursing and Rehabillitation Center
Conroe , TX
2023.07 - Current
- Clinical review/Utilization review to develop patient care plans, Full head to toe assessments, Monitoring patient health status, Administering medications, IV/PICC/Midline Therapy, Colostomy care, Nephrostomy care, Suprapubic/Indwelling catheter care, Monitoring patient vital signs, Monitoring and recording patient information, Wound care (cleansing/dressing wounds and monitoring healing process), Finger sticks for monitoring blood glucose, Bladder scans, EKG machines, Tele monitoring, Bolus/Continuous tube feedings, Oxygen/Nebulization Therapy, CPAP/BIPAP Machines, Lab draws/Cultures, Admissions/Discharges of patient’s, Patient education on improving quality of life, Skin assessments, Charting experience using PCC, Scheduling patient follow up appointments
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avatar Home Health Care/Millenium Hospice
Spring , TX
2022.06 - 2023.07
- Clinical review/Utilization review to develop patient care plans, Creating/following treatment plans, Assessing patient health status, Wound care (Cleaning/dressing wounds) assess healing process, Wound vac systems, Lab draws/cultures, Educating patients and families on medication administration, Educating patients and families on how to prevent infections, Full head to toe assessments, Monitoring/recording patient vital signs, Educating patients and families on diagnosis and how to improve the quality of life, Educating patients and families on adequate nutrition and hydration, Educating patients and families on dying process and keeping patient comfortable through palliative process, Ordering medications and equipment via patient insurance, Coordinating with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan, Monitoring and recording patient information, Administering medications and IV therapy
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
Irving , TX
2021.02 - 2022.06
- Covid-19 Vaccination administration 5yr and older, Cue testing for Covid-19, Employee Health experience/ New hires, employees returning to work, work related injuries, Adequate use of multi line phones and office machinery, Performing Drug screens, Ordering Labs, administering Immunizations as required during placement and administering Influenza vaccine during Flu season, Performing fit testing for adequate mask seal while wearing N95, Computer charting experience in OHM/CueHealth/Covid-19 vaccination tool, Pre-employment Screenings, Vital Signs, Recording and updating Employee records
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from new-hires to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests and analyzed results.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Covington , LA
2014.01 - 2020.12
- Direct Patient Care, Medication administration, Intravenous therapy, Colostomy Care/Indwelling and Intermittent Foley Catheter Care, Head to toe Assessments and Vital Signs, Blood glucose finger sticks, Bolus tube feedings, Continuous tube feedings, Wound care, Clinical review/Utilization review to develop patient care plans
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Education
Delta College
Skills
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Patient evaluations
- Mental Health Support
- Compassionate Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Planning
Certification
- American Heart Association: CPR for Health Care Professionals
- Intravenous Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Brightpointe at Rivershire Skilled Nursing and Rehabillitation Center
2023.07 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avatar Home Health Care/Millenium Hospice
2022.06 - 2023.07
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
2021.02 - 2022.06
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2014.01 - 2020.12
Delta College
- American Heart Association: CPR for Health Care Professionals
- Intravenous Certification
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