Laura B. Brown
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Experienced with patient care and support in both home health and in-patient settings. Utilizes strong patient assessment skills to ensure effective care plans. Knowledge of medication administration and recovery processes, fostering supportive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric home health care Nurse
Continuum Pediatric Services
Vienna, VA
03.2020 - Current
- Pediatric home health care Nurse delivering care to patients from newborn to adult.
- Provided total daily care for patients including medications, tube feeds, trach management, catheter care with no immediate supervision.
- Relied on professional judgment and assessment skills to determine condition and when to have parent, Clinical Supervisor or MD intervention.
- Provided Documentation on daily head-to-toe assessments, all systems, I&O, and any notable changes for Medicaid and Insurance Billing.
- Advocated with providers across specialties to ensure comprehensive care.
School Nurse
Loudoun County Public Schools
Ashburn, VA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- School Nurse at elementary school with over 900 students.
- Provided daily medications, g-tube feeds, diabetes management to select students with established needs. Provided emergency medications per parent and MD orders based on clinical judgement.
- Documented and Maintained clear, concise, and accurate patient records. Tracked patient pain management plans, nutritional regimes, and any changes in patient physical or mental health.
Camp Registered Nurse (2 Summers)
Brown Ledge Camp
Colchester, VT
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for health and well-bring of approximately 180 girls from the ages of 10 to 17 and a staff of 80 adults as needed, 24 hours a day. Clinic is staffed 7 days a week for the entire 8 weeks of camp and pre- and post-camp set-up and close.
- Set-up, supply and maintain the health clinic with supplies, OTC medications and emergency items for the entire summer. Check and maintain insurance verifications, medical records, and consent forms.
- Due to the active nature of the camp (horseback riding, water skiing, sailing, etc.), provided regular triage to deal with emergency situation and a wide varied of daily issues such as colds, rashes, sprains, asthma attacks, cuts/scrapes, splinters, pains and headaches. Sound clinical skills and the ability to multitask are imperative. Accompany campers to ER and Doctor’s appointments, act as advocate and work with medical team to provide continuous care.
- Administer prescription medication to 30+ campers per day. Communicate with parents and stakeholders regarding any medication changes. Safeguard campers with complex care needs: diabetics, advanced allergies, and mental health issues. Work with off-site MD to coordinate.
- Administered first aid and medication to campers, ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with staff to deliver health education programs focused on wellness and prevention.
- Developed and maintained accurate health records for all campers and staff members.
- Collaborated with camp leadership to enhance overall camper safety initiatives and policies.
Registered Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Leesburg, VA
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided daily maintenance, preventative and supportive care to residents within a nursing home/rehabilitation facility. Floated between units according to facility needs and skills to manage a wide variety of cases.
- Provided ongoing assistance to staff nurse practitioner, physicians, specialists and geriatric health care professionals from routine status updates, status changes, crisis management to hospice care.
- Maintained clear, concise, and accurate patient records. Tracked patient pain management plans, nutritional regimes, and any changes in patient physical or mental health.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Trinity College
Hartford, CTSkills
- VA Registered Nurse Licensure
- AHA BLS Certification
- Pediatric care
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Family support
- Care coordination
- Nutrition support
Certification
- Current Virginia RN License Expires September 30, 2026
- American Heart Association, BLS Expires January 29, 2028
Timeline
School Nurse
Loudoun County Public Schools
03.2022 - 08.2023
Pediatric home health care Nurse
Continuum Pediatric Services
03.2020 - Current
Camp Registered Nurse (2 Summers)
Brown Ledge Camp
06.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Trinity College