Jerry Brewer
Grayson,KY
Summary
Clear-thinking Field Nurse with demonstrated skills in healthcare management and patient safety. New RN graduate. Kind and detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills. Adept in initiating plans of care and making revisions to foster optimal patient health. Ready to apply my life experience and talents to a dynamic new position.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
UK Kings Daughters Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingsbrook Lifecare
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Structural Ironworker
Local 769
12.2000 - 12.2018
- Strengthened structural integrity by expertly welding and fabricating metal components.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and following specifications.
- Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspections of rigging equipment before use.
- Optimized assembly processes with precise measurements and cutting of steel materials.
- Expedited construction progress, aligning and bolting steel beams into place securely.
- Elevated team performance through strong collaboration with colleagues on various tasks and projects.
- Promoted punctuality on job sites, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks within deadlines.
- Mitigated structural issues by promptly identifying and reporting any discrepancies in alignment or positioning of installed materials.
- Consistently met demanding project requirements while maintaining high-quality workmanship under varying conditions.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Steelworker Crane Operator
Kentucky Electric Steel
06.1993 - 02.2018
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining steel fabrication processes and implementing best practices.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
- Improved material handling procedures for cost savings and minimized waste during the steel fabrication process.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects on time and within budget constraints, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as cranes and forklifts, for efficient movement of steel materials throughout the facility.
- Managed inventory levels effectively by tracking materials usage accurately and placing orders as necessary.
- Aligned with quality control standards by consistently analyzing the output to ensure compliance with client demands and industry regulations.
- Unloaded and stacked raw steel stock, adhering to load limits and safe storage practices.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Transported heavy steel components from ground level to elevated structures.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Verified conformance of materials to specifications utilizing squares, rulers, measuring tape and lasers.
- Operated all heavy machinery safely to avoid injuries and accidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05.2004
No Degree - LPN
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY08.2020
Ministry Ordination - Semonary
Salem Baptist College
Grayson, KY05.2014
No Degree - Construction Trades
Ohio University
Athens, OH07.2004
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Health Promotion
- Patient Safety
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral Health
- Nursing Documentation
- Ethical Practice
- Medication Administration
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Compassionate Care
- Disease Prevention
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
UK Kings Daughters Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingsbrook Lifecare
12.2018 - 08.2023
Structural Ironworker
Local 769
12.2000 - 12.2018
Steelworker Crane Operator
Kentucky Electric Steel
06.1993 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ashland Community And Technical College
No Degree - LPN
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ministry Ordination - Semonary
Salem Baptist College
No Degree - Construction Trades
Ohio University
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