Open To Work
Kelly A. Brett
LPN
North Providence,RI
Summary
Fully credentialed LPN with 20+ years experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment, Urgent Care setting, Pain Therapy Practice, a high volume Endoscopy center and most recently as a Wellness nurse in senior living.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Atria Senior Living
East Greenwich, RI
05.2023 - Current
- Administer medication and monitor patient health to ensure optimal wellness outcomes.
- Develop individualized care plans based on comprehensive health assessments and resident needs.
- Educate residents and families on health management, fostering informed decision-making and independence.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care strategies and address emerging health issues.
- Train and mentor nursing staff, promoting best practices in resident care and service delivery.
- Facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings by collaborating closely with case managers, social workers, and families.
- Contribute to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and fostering a supportive team culture.
LPN Staff Nurse
Hope Health Visiting Nurses
Lincoln, RI
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Visit and provide compassionate and personalized nursing care to patients at homes and resident settings. Accepting primary care responsibilities and coordinating with other disciplines and community agencies. Monitor patient’s condition, cardiac assessments, GI/GU Assessments, DM management, assess wounds, provide wound care, all according to individual care plans. Provide medication reconciliation, patient and patient caregiver education.
Staff Nurse
Bayside Endoscopy Center
Providence, RI
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Currently working in a high volume Endoscopy practice in all areas including Triage and PACU.
- Continuously monitored patients' conditions
- Provided discharge planning
- Performed direct clinic nursing administrative duties
- Evaluated nursing care delivered by other non-licensed student workers
Staff Nurse
West River Endoscopy
Providence, RI
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Worked as a staff nurse at a high-volume endoscopy practice in all areas including triage procedures and recovery.
Nurse Manager
Calmar Pain Relief Therapy
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office manager of pain therapy clinic. Supervised employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.
LPN Staff Nurse
North Providence Medical Services
North Providence, RI
03.2005 - 11.2012
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered IV therapy and appropriate medication. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care.
LPN Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
12.2001 - 05.2007
- Worked as a dedicated staff nurse proficient in medication administration, IV therapy and direct patient care in Urology, Oncology, Telemetry and Emergency Nursing.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Canton, MA06.2021
Skills
Staff Nurse
Hospital Med Surg, ER, Telemetry
Triage, IV therapy, post procedural care
Home Care
Management
Certification
- LPN 09352
- March 2001 to March 2027
- BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
Atria Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Hope Health Visiting Nurses
04.2021 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse
Bayside Endoscopy Center
05.2017 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse
West River Endoscopy
11.2012 - 05.2017
Nurse Manager
Calmar Pain Relief Therapy
10.2009 - 11.2012
LPN Staff Nurse
North Providence Medical Services
03.2005 - 11.2012
LPN Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
12.2001 - 05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Blue Hills Regional Technical School