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Brianna Chandler

Kenner,LA

Summary

Hoping to obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with others.

Enthusiastic worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and time management skills. Clear understanding of patient care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in nursing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Advantage Medical Professionals
01.2023 - Current
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed health screening for students.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

LPN

Legacy Healthcare Solutions(Children’s UrgentCare)
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
  • Implemented care plan, coordinated delivery and employed strategies to promote health and safe environment.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

LPN

UMC New Orleans Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Used Epic to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, and other health issues.
  • Collaborated with physicians and pharmacy to provide appropriate care to patients.
  • Prepared and sanitized rooms before procedures and assisted with medical equipment.
  • Interacted with patients by phone to confirm appointments or provide information on their care.

CNA

Solvet (New Orleans Veterans Hospital)
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Understands mobility assistance needs, Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
  • Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

CNA

SnapNurse
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Cna

United Nursing International/ Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
  • Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.

YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Non profit job, help youth and families stay together in the home, help strengthen the family structure, and reach their goals detailed in a plan of careYOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST, Non profit job, help youth and families stay together in the home, help strengthen the family structure, and reach their goals detailed in a plan of care

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Chateau Living Center
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Ekhaya Youth
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Non profit job, help youth and families stay together in the home, help strengthen the family structure, and reach their goals detailed in a plan of care

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Napa Auto Parts
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Participates in physical inventories of warehouse and/or supply, pulling and shipping of customer orders, repacking on packing line, pulling special orders, and stocking

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Iron Mountain
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Medical records management, data backup and recovery, document management, secure shredding, filling, scanning, and destruction of records.

OFFICE CLERK/ FRONT DESK

Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center
10.2012 - 01.2015
  • Answer and transfer incoming patient calls, check in patients, schedule, file papers into patients charts, find charts for patients to be seen, do charge sheet paper work and test to be done paper work, scan charts, download MRI test results, scan billed charts, fax, copy, and keep charts organized

Education

Lpn - Nursing

Advanced Nursing Training
New Orleans, LA
04.2022

High School Diploma - General Studies

Grace King High School
Metairie, LA
05.2008

Skills

  • Quick problem solver
  • Collecting specimens
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Infection control procedures
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Documenting Activities

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - License number: 30003076
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant -Certification number: 310101

Timeline

LPN

Advantage Medical Professionals
01.2023 - Current

LPN

Legacy Healthcare Solutions(Children’s UrgentCare)
09.2022 - 11.2022

LPN

UMC New Orleans Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022

CNA

SnapNurse
08.2021 - 11.2021

CNA

Solvet (New Orleans Veterans Hospital)
11.2020 - 07.2022

Cna

United Nursing International/ Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021

YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC
07.2018 - 03.2020

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Chateau Living Center
12.2017 - 07.2018

YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Ekhaya Youth
05.2016 - 12.2017

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Napa Auto Parts
10.2015 - 05.2016

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Iron Mountain
07.2015 - 10.2015

OFFICE CLERK/ FRONT DESK

Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center
10.2012 - 01.2015

Lpn - Nursing

Advanced Nursing Training

High School Diploma - General Studies

Grace King High School