Kandy A. Kane-Brayton
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to enhancing quality of life for patients. Coordinated and delivered patient care in high-volume hospital environments with speed and accuracy, effectively assessing needs and delegating tasks. Advocated for patient needs, contributing to top-quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse-LPN
Veterans Affairs
Lebanon, Pa
07.2026 - Current
- Administered medications, monitoring veteran responses to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assessed veterans' conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and case managers to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Educated veterans and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Triaged patient concerns, prioritizing urgent clinical needs to enhance patient care and response times.
- Maintained infection control practices across Veterans Affairs patient units.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Nurses, Etc Staffing
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 07.2026
- Contract Worker at Dunham Army Health Clinic
- Carlisle, PA
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Documented patient's history of present illness to ensure comprehensive care planning
- Reconcile allergies and medications
- Performed EKG tests to assist in patient evaluation
- Collaborated with provider to address all patients' needs promptly and effectively
- Work with other departments to meet the patients' needs
Staff Nurse, LPN
Tower Health Urgent Care
Exton, PA
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Performing physical examinations and tracking heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements
- Assessing urgent care patients' charts, prescribed medications and test results upon arrival
- Inserted intravenous lines for patient hydration and medication administration
- Interpreted health measurements, administered prescribed medications, and facilitated effective treatment interventions
- Collected blood samples and other diagnostic specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Interpreting laboratory test results and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans
- Provided wound care by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring healing progress
- Administered medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders
- Partnered with Medical Director and staff physicians to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Supervised newly hired urgent care nurses as a preceptor.
Nurse Supervisor, LPN
White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Arcadia Health Group
Kempton, PA
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Achieved promotion to nursing supervisor after demonstrating leadership skills
- Supervised 4 nurses and 2 certified medical assistants, managing schedules and payroll processes
- Collaborated directly with medical director and staff physician to implement medical orders.
- Performed admissions, discharges, vital signs, documentation, Vivitrol injections, medication administration, and PRN wound care
- Conducted weekly nursing lectures on maintaining a sober, healthy lifestyle
Staff Nurse, LPN
White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Arcadia Health Group
Kempton, PA
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Staff nurse in charge of 20 patients at an inpatient substance use rehabilitation facility
- Executed physician's orders in patient care
- Executed physician's orders in patient care
- Administered medications according to patient prescriptions
- Administered wound care to support patient recovery
- Facilitating the intake of new admissions
- Expedited patient discharges and coordinated transportation arrangements
Staff Nurse, LPN
Prime Care Medical Schuylkill County Prison
Pottsville, PA
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed care for 280+ incarcerated patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols
- Executed physician's orders effectively
- Documented verbal orders efficiently, maintaining accurate patient records
- Monitored patients during detoxification
- Dispensed medications to patients accurately
- Monitor vital signs
- Administered various medical treatments
- Conducted new patient intakes following established protocols
- Performed narcotic inventory counts at the beginning and end of each shift
- Completed syringe inventory checks at each shift change
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all patients in the facility
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Schuylkill Technology Center
Frackville, PAHealth Careers
Schuylkill Technology Center
Mar Lin, PAHigh School Diploma -
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
Schuylkill Haven, PASkills
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic health records
- Patient triage
- Medication reconciliation
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Staff management
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient communication
- Clinical mentoring
- Proven ability to deal with patients of all ages showing confidence in my skills to accomplish goals assigned by superiors Knowledgeable about substance use disorders A strong educator and community activist My goal is to break the stigma related to addiction and mental health
Timeline
Staff Nurse-LPN
Veterans Affairs
07.2026 - Current
Staff Nurse, LPN
Nurses, Etc Staffing
01.2024 - 07.2026
Staff Nurse, LPN
Tower Health Urgent Care
02.2021 - 01.2024
Nurse Supervisor, LPN
White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Arcadia Health Group
08.2016 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse, LPN
White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Arcadia Health Group
02.2013 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse, LPN
Prime Care Medical Schuylkill County Prison
02.2012 - 02.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Schuylkill Technology Center
Health Careers
Schuylkill Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Schuylkill Haven Area School District