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Lyra Brown

Highland,IL

Summary

My leadership in nursing, dedication to patient care, education, health and well- being underscore my commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

St. Mary's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

RN

SHIFTKEY
12.2020 - Current

Travel RN to different SNF and LTC facilities.

LPN

Lutheran Senior Services
08.2010 - 12.2020

SNF, LTC, Alzheimer and Dementia Memory Care, Assisted Living

LPN

Eden Village Care Center
07.2009 - 08.2011

SNF, LTC, Alzheimer and Dementia Memory Care.

Nurse Assistant 2

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2009

Work as a team member to assist staff and patients with their needs.

Education

Associate In Applied Science, Nursing - Nursing

Leeis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
12.2020

Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kaskaskia Community College
Centralia, IL
07.2008

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Precepting
  • Physical assessments
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Infection control measures
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Taking vitals
  • Administering immunizations
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Personal care needs
  • Intake and discharge
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Removing sutures
  • LTC, SNF, MED SURG, ORTHO
  • Pre and Post Surgical Care
  • Wound care
  • COVID care
  • Scheduling

Timeline

RN

St. Mary's Hospital
01.2023 - Current

RN

SHIFTKEY
12.2020 - Current

LPN

Lutheran Senior Services
08.2010 - 12.2020

LPN

Eden Village Care Center
07.2009 - 08.2011

Nurse Assistant 2

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2009

Associate In Applied Science, Nursing - Nursing

Leeis And Clark Community College

Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kaskaskia Community College
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