Elizabeth Brown
Millville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Senior Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Woodbine Developmental Center, excelling in wound care management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care planning and compassionate communication. Skilled in regulatory compliance and staff mentorship, fostering a culture of teamwork and quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodbine Developmental Center
Woodbine, NJ
04.2005 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Managed CNA’s, assigned job tasks, unit manager, supervisor wound care, following doctor’s orders, creating wound care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Participated in infection control initiatives, ensuring a safe environment for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJPractical Nurse - Nursing
Cape May County Technical School
Cape May Court House, NJ08.2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control protocols
- Care plan development
- Staff training and mentorship
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Risk assessment methods
- Communication with families
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Family communication
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Charting and recording
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting incidents
Timeline
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodbine Developmental Center
04.2005 - Current
No Degree - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cape May County Technical School