Mary Brown
Saxton,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in critical care, pediatrics; medical-surgical and LTC geriatrics. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed, monitored, and evaluated individualized patient plans of care.
- Monitored clinical outcomes for pediatric patients in critical condition.
- Provided emotional support to children and their family members during difficult times.
- Administered medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
LPN
Grand Strand Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Travel LPN
FUSION Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and conducting regular assessments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Supervisor
St.Gabriel's Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervise NA's, med techs for correct patient care and medication distribution
- Round with NP
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SOUTHEAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Triage patients
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Preserve resident dignity.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to physician orders.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Homewood Retirement Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Pass medications to 20+ residents
- Provide hygiene, care, and hospitality
- Chart and documents behaviors, medications, and pain
- Provide emotional and physical support to residents
- Preserve resident dignity.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tyrone Regional Health Network
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide resident hygiene, care, and transfers
- Preserve resident dignity
- Accurately charting resident functions
- Providing mobility to residents and ADL's.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided high-quality patient care in a high-demand nursing home.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, brief changing, emptying drainage bags, and bathing.
- Accurately charted patient functions while effectively collaborating with the nursing team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach, SC06.2024
High school or equivalent in Practical Nursing -
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Altoona, PA08.2019
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, PA06.2015
Skills
- CNA (2 years)
- LPN (4 years)
- EMR Systems (5 years)
- Experience Administering Injections (5 years)
- Triage
- Medication Administration (4 years)
- Critical care
Certification
- Pennsylvania LPN license, 06/01/24 06/01/26
- BLS May 2026
- South Carolina LPN license, 07/01/20, 04/30/26
- Multistate RN license, 8/2024, 8/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 11/2024, 11/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
LPN
Grand Strand Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2024
Travel LPN
FUSION Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 12.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Supervisor
St.Gabriel's Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SOUTHEAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
05.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC
07.2020 - 05.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Homewood Retirement Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tyrone Regional Health Network
11.2019 - 04.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Pennsylvania LPN license, 06/01/24 06/01/26
- BLS May 2026
- South Carolina LPN license, 07/01/20, 04/30/26
- Multistate RN license, 8/2024, 8/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 11/2024, 11/2026
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High school or equivalent in Practical Nursing -
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School
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