Crystal Brigham
Madison
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, skilled in medication administration and patient assessment. Enhanced care quality through effective teamwork and meticulous electronic health record management, fostering a supportive environment. Recognized for improving patient outcomes and delivering empathetic care, ensuring safety and well-being for all residents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse Manager
Vitalia Mentor
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized wellness plans for residents.
- Educated residents on health management and preventive care strategies, fostering independence.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting changes in resident conditions accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, utilizing first aid skills effectively.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and fostering a supportive team culture.
- Increased efficiency of nursing documentation, ensuring accurate and timely completion of electronic medical records.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
All American Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients to enhance care continuity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, eating and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician promptly.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Wellness Nurse Manager
Vitalia Senior Residences at Stow
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized wellness plans for residents.
- Educated residents on health management and preventive care strategies, fostering independence.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting changes in resident conditions accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, utilizing first aid skills effectively.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and fostering a supportive team culture.
- Increased efficiency of nursing documentation, ensuring accurate and timely completion of electronic medical records.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Burton Healthcare
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician promptly.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients to enhance care continuity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, eating and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Inn at the Pines
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for care delivery.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients to enhance care continuity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, eating and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
No Degree - Registered Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2028
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12-2016
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Wound care/treatment
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Wellness Nurse Manager
Vitalia Mentor
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Burton Healthcare
06.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Inn at the Pines
11.2022 - 06.2023
Wellness Nurse Manager
Vitalia Senior Residences at Stow
03.2022 - 07.2024
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
All American Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2018 - 01.2020
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
06.2017 - 06.2019
No Degree - Registered Nursing
Kent State University
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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