Julie Brown
New Albany,IN
Summary
Committed professional with 20 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center
Charlestown, IN
06.2012 - 03.2020
- Administered controlled narcotics under direct supervision from attending physician.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and documented Cows assessment.
- Prepared and collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed blood collections by venipunture.
- Documented daily narcotic count per supervisor.
- Collected cash payment verified insurance status and counted daily incoming amount and recorded.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced ENT And Allergy
New Albany , IN
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Organized patient flow.
- Accompanied patients to exam room/procedure room.
- Verified patient information by interviewing patient, confirmed purpose of visit.
- Prepared patients for examination and performed physical test including blood pressure, weight and temperature.
- Assisted physician with minor office procedures, included nasal packing removal, application & removal of dressings, suture removal and various other procedures.
- Provided pre- & post-op patient education.
- Under direction of physician, called in prescription/refills to pharmacy.
- Relayed instructions to patients/families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
Charlestown, IN
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics under direct supervision of physician.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and cows assessment.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collected blood withdrawals, performed TB test and documented PPD results.
- Recorded and documented narcotic daily count logs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. John Craig Cook DDS
New Albany, IN
02.2003 - 10.2008
- Obtained patient vital signs and applied EKG leads to patients prior to sedation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses during sedation under direct supervision from physician.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentist to view and evaluate.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Valley Home Health
New Albany, IN
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Louisville, KY11.2001
Skills
- Integrated IV Therapy Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center
06.2012 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced ENT And Allergy
01.2012 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
06.2008 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. John Craig Cook DDS
02.2003 - 10.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Valley Home Health
01.2002 - 12.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
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