Ethel Brinson
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 19 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Skilled Nursing Facility settings. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windemere Health Center by Harborview
Augusta, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing
Fayetteville, GA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining service quality.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westbury McDonough
McDonough, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bridgewater Park Health & Rehab
Ocala, FL
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Harris Health and Rehab
Leesburg, FL
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Unit Manager
Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center
Ocala, FL
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality and core measures.
- Participated in Clinical morning meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Analyzed patients records to determine efficiency and effectiveness of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marion House/Ocala Oaks
Ocala, FL
11.2005 - 08.2016
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
Career And Technical Certificate -
North Florida Community College
Madison, FL07.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
North Florida Community College
Madison, FLHigh School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Perry, FL05.1993
Skills
- Wound Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Ostomy care
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2005
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Intravenous therapy Training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windemere Health Center by Harborview
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing
09.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westbury McDonough
05.2022 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bridgewater Park Health & Rehab
02.2018 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Harris Health and Rehab
09.2015 - 01.2019
Unit Manager
Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center
02.2012 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marion House/Ocala Oaks
11.2005 - 08.2016
Career And Technical Certificate -
North Florida Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
North Florida Community College
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School