JaRissa Brown
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing 12 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Specializing in long term, rehabilitative and psychiatric care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Harrington Park Health and Rehab
Augusta, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN Supervisor
NHC
North Augusta, SC
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Administered medications & therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Addressed resident care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds & managed catheters.
- Charted changes in resident conditions & discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
LPN Field Nurse
Encompass Home Health
Augusta, GA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN Charge Nurse/ Interim Unit Manager
PruittHealth
North Augusta, SC
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Provided behavioral & emotional support while closely supervising residents suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, & other mental illnesses.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health & safety under supervision of Infection Control Nurse.
- Communicated effectively with residents & loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options & procedures.
- Charted changes in resident conditions & discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked closely with Director of Health Services to maintain workflow of staff & residents on unit.
- Collaborated with respiratory therapy to ensure proper tracheostomy care & maintenance of airway to critical patients
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
LPN
East Central Regional Hospital
Augusta, GA
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Responded to patients' alarms & needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care & environment to nursing supervisors & physician.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists & respiratory therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care.
- Documented patient intake & dietary requirements.
- Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy care & gastronomy care
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions & transfer files.
- Monitored & evaluated patients with deficiencies & abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system closely.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation
Statesboro, GA
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Followed rehabilitation & treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain & optimize patient outcomes.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting & caring for catheters, dressing & changing wounds.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30-40 patients per day.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care & environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors & case managers.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Charge Nurse/ Wound Nurse (weekends)
Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Carrollton, GA
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Charted changes in patient conditions & discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Worked with Unit Manager to evaluate intervention outcomes & make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Managed draining wounds by wound-vac, wet to dry dressing, iodoform packing, Jackson-Pratt drains, etc.
- Educated patients & family members on cleaning & dressing wounds while identifying signs of infection.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in 6-8 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds & trauma-related wounds.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages & documented patient conditions.
Home Health LPN
Self-employed
Atlanta, GA
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Administered medications & therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assisted with personal care needs of clients in private homes while supporting patient independence & well-being.
- Participated in on-call rotations & delivered after-hours care.
- Obtained medical assistance, equipment & community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager & physician for immediate intervention orders.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern Technical College
Swainsboro, GA09.2009
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Working collaboratively
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Coordinating unit operations
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team building
- Good work ethic
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Working collaboratively
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Coordinating unit operations
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team building
- Good work ethic
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, #LPN082628, 2010-present
- ENLC LPN compact license, 2018-present
- IV Therapy, Aiken Technical College, 2019
- BLS, American Red Cross, 2002-present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Harrington Park Health and Rehab
07.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Encompass Home Health
05.2021 - 07.2021
LPN Charge Nurse/ Interim Unit Manager
PruittHealth
12.2019 - 04.2021
LPN Supervisor
NHC
11.2018 - 05.2022
LPN
East Central Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 05.2018
LPN Charge Nurse/ Wound Nurse (weekends)
Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 06.2014
Home Health LPN
Self-employed
03.2010 - 04.2014
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern Technical College
- Licensed Practical Nurse, #LPN082628, 2010-present
- ENLC LPN compact license, 2018-present
- IV Therapy, Aiken Technical College, 2019
- BLS, American Red Cross, 2002-present
Similar Profiles
Nicole ValencciaNicole Valenccia
Housekeeping at Alderwood Park Health and RehabHousekeeping at Alderwood Park Health and Rehab
Katasha JacksonKatasha Jackson
LPN To RN at Park Meadows Health and RehabLPN To RN at Park Meadows Health and Rehab
Jessica WalkerJessica Walker
Business Office Manager at Lexington Park Health & RehabBusiness Office Manager at Lexington Park Health & Rehab