Kimberly Brown
Pikeville,TN
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in patient assessments, wound care, and direct patient care. Skilled in clinical documentation, medication administration, and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates clinical judgment, infection control, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a focus on problem-solving and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Medical Group
421 Main Street Crossville, TN 38555
02.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Crossville, TN
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
- Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MHM Health Professionals Inc.
Pikeville, TN
09.2013 - 10.2024
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Conducted orientations for new staff members to ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
- Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crossville, TN08.2012
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Immunization administration
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessment
- Catheter care
- Behavioral assessment
- Vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Breathing treatments
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Emergency response
- Medical records management
- Patient evaluations
- Care planning
- Inpatient care
- Patient management
- Diabetes management
- Patient triaging
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Health education
- Mental health support
- Chronic disease management
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Anatomy
- Charting and recording
- Tuberculosis testing
- Samples collection
- Psychotropic medications
- EKG administration
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Medical Group
02.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
MHM Health Professionals Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology