LaRelle Brown
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in providing exceptional care. Skilled in medication administration and mental health support. Excelled in delivering comprehensive patient care, emphasizing health education and emotional support. Proven ability to manage critical situations with a 100% compliance rate with facility policies and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avenues Recovery Center
Covington, LA
05.2022 - Current
- Encouraged involvement in community activities that promote healthy lifestyle choices while avoiding triggers associated with substance abuse.
- Provided advocacy and support to clients in recovery from substance abuse.
- Collaborated with medical providers, substance abuse counselors, and social workers in support of patient care.
- Performed crisis intervention for acute episodes of mental illness or substance abuse problems.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to substance abuse.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LPN Supervisor (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisting clients who abuse substances such as drugs and alcohol to safely detox through medication administration that relieves withdrawal symptoms and other medical issues that occur with drug abuse
- Collaborate in emergency conditions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
John J. Hainkel Nursing Home
New Orleans, LA
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Gifted Nurses
03.2015 - 12.2018
- To work various locations including nursing homes, hospitals, detox facilities, home health care etc
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Ochsner (Kenner)
Kenner
02.2014 - 07.2015
- I work on the Med/Surg unit and care for patients on telemetry and those who have had surgery or major procedures and assist them with their ADL's
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
LPN - RN ASN - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2025
College Graduate - Practical Nursing Program
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA05.2017
Diploma -
L.E. Rabouin Career Academy
New OrleansSkills
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Administering injections
- Suctioning and tracheostomy care
- Obtaining IV access
- IV medication administration
- G-tube feedings
- Direct patient care
- Educating families
- Mental health support
- Counting narcotics
- Breathing treatments
- Tuberculosis testing
- Physical assessment
- Patient triaging
- Documenting incidents
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Health education
- Catheter care
Certification
- CPR
- LPN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avenues Recovery Center
05.2022 - Current
LPN Supervisor (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.
12.2018 - 05.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
John J. Hainkel Nursing Home
06.2018 - 02.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Gifted Nurses
03.2015 - 12.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Ochsner (Kenner)
02.2014 - 07.2015
- CPR
- LPN
LPN - RN ASN - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
College Graduate - Practical Nursing Program
Nunez Community College
Diploma -
L.E. Rabouin Career Academy
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