Kathy Brim
Mount Airy,NC
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience in medication administration, patient assessment, and education. Delivers quality patient care while effectively communicating health management strategies to patients and families. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and cultivating strong relationships with patients and caregivers to achieve care objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Mount Airy, North Carolina
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider prescriptions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital policies.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Supported nursing staff in training new employees on procedures and protocols.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
LPN Office Nurse
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH INTERNAL MEDICINE
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
03.2004 - Current
- Administered treatments following established protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations and minor procedures in a clinical setting.
- Coordinated patient appointments and maintained accurate medical records for efficient operations.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care to promote wellness initiatives.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to support daily clinic operations effectively.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort during visits.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Managed medications for multiple patients simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure each day.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN
Novant Health: Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital policies.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Supported nursing staff in training new employees on procedures and protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- 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.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- 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.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control practices
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Health education
- Clinical documentation
- Medical supply management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Compassionate support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Intake documentation
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- ADL assistance
- Medication review
- Immunization administration
- EPIC EMR software
- Patient safety protocols
- Patient care
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Catheter care
- Family engagement
- Multi-tasking
- Report writing
- Nutritional support
- Patient relationship building
- HIPAA protocols
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient evaluations
- Patient management
- Medication dispensing
- Regulatory requirements
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cultural competence
- Diabetes management
- Patient evaluation
- Patient intake
- Charting and recording
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Narcotic inventory
- Samples collection
- End-of-life care
- Family education
- Pain control
- Incident reporting
- Vital signs
- Compassionate care
- EMR / EHR
- Medical records security
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caregiving skills
- Clinical judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate
- NC licensed practical nurse
- EKG monitoring
Certification
- LPN
Timeline
LPN
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH INTERNAL MEDICINE
03.2004 - Current
LPN
Novant Health: Forsyth Medical Center
03.2002 - 03.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College