Dana Brewer

• Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
• Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
• Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics,
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
• Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
• Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
• Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
• Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
• Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.

• Charge nurse for LTC various shifts for a 22 bed facility.
• Chiniak Bay Elder House
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

• Charge Nurse for LTC 120 Bed Facility. Various shifts working all aspects of Long Term Care.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.

• Charge nurse for LTC various shifts on a 13 week contract. 60 bed facility. Working all aspects of a long term care unit.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.

• Covid Response Team for the Yukon Delta Region of Alaska
• Going to different villages to test and to vaccinate within the entire region. Place order and documentation in to Cerna, Vac Trac and Raven. Mass testing at the airport and drive up tent testing. More information upon request.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

• Hospice Care in a IPU Facility and field work
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered all medications to include controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

• TRAVEL NURSING
• LTC Day, Evening and Night shift with 35-100 pt ratio. Med pass, wound care. More information upon request.

• TRAVEL NURSING
• LTC working many different wings doing med pass, working with G tube and vent pt through out the entire shift. Vent pt uses cough assist, trilogy vent and other respiratory equipment The wings that I have been taking care of have 25 plus pt per day. Proficient in PCC. Also work on the rehab unit with higher acuity such as multiple IV medications and wounds.

• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Improved patient care by effectively coordinating and managing healthcare services for diverse populations.
• Coordinated seamless referrals between various departments or facilities when required; speeding up access times considerably on average.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights based on practical experience gained within the role of a Care Coordinator LPN.

• Private duty nursing for Special needs children. They all had ports, vents, oxygen and g tubes or buttons

• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

Working directly with the provider to make sure the clinic runs smoothly. Any and all aspects of helping to run the clinic. More information if needed.

Worked Hem/Onc for over 10 years in a clinic setting.