Lela Brown
Fulton,AR
Summary
Caring Nurse with years of experience in the Respiratory Care Unit, exhibits dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Skilled in Critical Care Treatment and designing individualized care plans for patient success. Proven leader with excellent multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail. Patient-focused Nurse with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused care with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRIVATE DUTY NURSING
Independent/Private Duty Nursing
10.2021 - Current
- Provides private duty nursing to a young adult who was shot multiple times, recovered from life support but was left blind
- Performed ongoing health assessments by evaluating his physical, mental, and environmental status - provided nursing interventions based on assessment of needs
- Monitored oxygen saturation using a pulse oximetry, administer oxygen when needed
- Auscultation of lung sounds, tracheal care and suctioning when needed
- Administered dressings, nursing services, medications, and treatments
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers from bed to chair, toileting, provided companionship, and performed some light housekeeping.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and family members for improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any irregularities to maintain optimal health conditions.
- Delivered personalized assistance with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for patients.
ADMISSION SPECIALIST REGISTERED NURSE
Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
- The Admission Specialist RN coordinates the referral/acceptance of patients from local hospitals and clinics
- Moreover, assisting distressed individuals in crisis and supporting families and significant others
- Prescreen referrals to facility/anticipate authorizations and provide recommended care/services
- Providing quality care to all patients in the least restrictive environment
- Gather all available medical records documentation and benefit for initial reviews
- Communicate to relevant parties at the facility, Treatment Specialist, Central Billing Office for documentation, questions, ongoing updates, and any issues with coverage or denial.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Increased sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Christus St. Michael's Health Systems
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients
- Reviewed and revised patient care plans
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
PRO ACCOUNT SALES ASSOCIATE
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 03.2018
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries
- Answered calls, emails, and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information
- Responsible for creative design for prominent building projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
- Optimized departmental processes with the implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
MED SURG REGISTERED NURSE
Wadley Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA, fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other health conditions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Education
General Studies -
Pensacola State College
Enrolled in Family Nurse Practitioner program -
UAMS
ADN, Nursing -
Texarkana College
05.2021
BSN -
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2019
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Coordinate Care & Clinical judgment
- Critical care nursing & Care Coordination
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient-focused care & Patient Advocate
- Palliative care awareness
- Calm and Level headed fast environment
- Perform and evaluate diagnostic test
- Compassionate & Culturally competent care
- High level Of Autonomy & Professionalism
- Seizure Management
- Catheter Care
- End of Life Care
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- BSN RN
- Digital Health Certified
Activities
- Youth Director of Union Missionary Baptist Church (15-years)
- Sunday School Teacher (15yrs.)
- Adult Choir Member (20yrs.)
Timeline
PRIVATE DUTY NURSING
Independent/Private Duty Nursing
10.2021 - Current
ADMISSION SPECIALIST REGISTERED NURSE
Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Christus St. Michael's Health Systems
09.2017 - 12.2020
MED SURG REGISTERED NURSE
Wadley Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
PRO ACCOUNT SALES ASSOCIATE
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 03.2018
General Studies -
Pensacola State College
Enrolled in Family Nurse Practitioner program -
UAMS
ADN, Nursing -
Texarkana College
BSN -
The University of Texas At Arlington