Fonda Brann
Brookville
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Manager
Fairfield Home Care LLC
Dayton
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs for clients at home.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families about health management and treatment options.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient environments during visits.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to nursing staff effectively.
- Supported daily living activities, promoting independence among elderly clients.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for staff and clients effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of client information and service documentation.
- Supervised administrative staff and provided training on office procedures.
- Implemented office policies to enhance compliance and operational standards.
- Organized client files and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers, clients, and families to ensure satisfaction.
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Miamisburg
03.2016 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Provided wound care and managed infection control protocols effectively.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to medical staff promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best nursing practices daily.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
RETS Technical Center
555 E Alex Bell Rd.12-2007
Associate of Applied Science -
OIP&T
2029 Edgefield Rd. Dayton OH 4543910-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic medical records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Care plan development
- Health education strategies
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Staff training
Affiliations
- I enjoy practicing my faith, I enjoy spending time with my Family and friends and reading and crafting.
Certification
- I have my LPN License, Cpr, Understanding Alzheimer's, Therapeutic recreation, and several other certificates. I love to study and learn and have continued to study and learn and grow.
Custom
- When I graduated from nursing school, I went to work as soon as I graduated. I started working in February of 2008 and I was a trainer for all of the new nursing coming into the facility. I loved my work and I have worked in every aspect of the Nursing home before I became a nurse. I was an STNA, I worked in social services and activities. I was the wound nurse and had no deficiency's. I love helping my patients and making their life better and fulfilling.
Timeline
LPN Office Manager
Fairfield Home Care LLC
08.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
03.2016 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
RETS Technical Center
Associate of Applied Science -
OIP&T