Larissa Brittain
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ECRH
Augusta, GA
10.2020 - Current
- Gather dietary information, assisting with feeding and monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Provide care for 12 +SNF/IDD patients with tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube each day with quality-driven support
- Administer controlled narcotics, perform catheterizations, and administer respiratory treatments
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Student Practical Nurse
University Hospital
Augusta, GA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered prescribed medications
- Documented patients' chart using EMR
- Provide basic care and treatments, such as dressed wounds, gave enemas, G-tube feeding, bladder scan, and foley placement
- Determined needs and managed coach assignment schedule
- Provided care for 7+ patients on the medical surgical unit and step down unit.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently under pressure while maintaining professionalism in high-stress situations.
Student Practical Nurse
ECRH Gracewood
Augusta, GA
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff
- Performed Tracheostomy care
- Performed G-tube care and feedings 5+ patients.
Student Practical Nurse
Westwood
Augusta, Ga.
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Provided care for 6+ patients in the dementia unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction levels by actively listening to concerns, addressing issues promptly, and providing compassionate care throughout the treatment process.
Operations Specialist
USN
Norfolk, VA
09.2006 - 02.2015
- Tracked and analyzed 50+ reports to determine needed improvements
- Generated reports of findings to help management with making key decisions
- Handled classified information
- Prepared and disseminated electronic warfare doctrine, plans and training directives
- Collected information about organization, tactics and operating methods of friendly and enemy intelligence units and personnel.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and make informed decisions, driving continuous improvement in operations.
Education
Diploma of Practical Nursing - undefined
Augusta Technical College
2020-01
Diploma of Dental Assisting - undefined
Augusta Technical College
2018-01
Skills
- Tracheostomy/ respiratory care
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Teamwork/Dependability
- Adaptability
- IV Therapy
- Gastrostomy Tube care
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Transcribing Orders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
ECRH
10.2020 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
University Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Student Practical Nurse
ECRH Gracewood
10.2019 - 11.2019
Student Practical Nurse
Westwood
09.2019 - 10.2019
Operations Specialist
USN
09.2006 - 02.2015
Diploma of Practical Nursing - undefined
Augusta Technical College
Diploma of Dental Assisting - undefined
Augusta Technical College
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