Mecoli Bryson
Columbia,SC
Summary
Energetic Licensed Practical Nurse II that has both administrative nursing and direct patient care experience, seeking a position where my years of experience in high-level executive support roles can be utilized. Very organized and professional. Flexible and hardworking with the drive to succeed. Training experience with a focus on managing and maintaining a friendly and healthy work environment. Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with 4+ years of experience with delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN II (Licensed Practical Nurse II)
Department of Public Health
Columbia, South Carolina
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluate the compliance of healthcare facilities, service providers, and applicants through inspections and surveys.
- Evaluate facility activities to assess the effective implementation of standards.
- Provide guidance to personnel in developing corrective plans for deficiencies, ensuring prevention of recurrence, and enhancing quality control and compliance with standards.
- Manages and coordinates all the midwives of South Carolina.
- Evaluate and determine eligibility of midwife applications.
- Evaluate applications for renewals of licensed personnel.
- Perform thorough medical record reviews to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Evaluate and examine birth centers across the state.
- Evaluate service needs by investigating complaints from hospitals, mental health institutions, and correctional facilities using essential nursing knowledge and critical thinking.
- Make sound decisions about the nature of complaints in order to assess their legitimacy.
- Generate task-related reports, including inspections, complaints, and reviews.
- Maintain adherence to regulatory guidelines through implementation of prescribed policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance of state agency vehicle to meet travel demands
- Utilizes state government funds responsibly.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, South Carolina
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Provides administrative and professional nursing services in the overall management of the Health Services Division of South Carolina Dept Of Corrections
- Responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to inmate patients; assists physicians as directed.
Clinical Charge Nurse
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Remote Homeless Program
Columbia , SC
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Communicated disease occurrences to the proper regulatory bodies
- Managed the referral process for specialty clinics
- Performed vaccination procedures, oversaw medication management, and organized educational meetings
- Contributes to the assessment of employee performance.
- Oversaw and recorded individual improvements in clinical trial participants through diligent observation
- Responsible for the effective management and treatment of various disorders and diseases, employing a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
- Led and motivated outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensuring adherence to HIPAA requirements
- Implemented physician-approved medication and therapeutic interventions
- Recognized conditions requiring transfer to a higher level of care and intervened appropriately during emergent situations
- Complies with current federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing care in the execution of assigned duties.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HELPING HANDS ADULT DAY CARE
Columbia, SC
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Assist in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients
- Administer appropriate medications to individuals that require medication while attending the center
- Efficiently gathered information from families and patients to help develop treatment plans as needed
- Work with parents, families and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques
- Quickly respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Staff Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Facility
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered comprehensive and collaborative nursing care for a specific group of individuals
- Ensured effective and efficient oversight of clinical operations.
- Worked closely with residents and their families to develop comprehensive care plans
- Supported the discharge of duties by providing assistance to the interdisciplinary team and other staff
- Ensured compliance with provision in Nursing Care and Standards of Care Practice.
- Provided direct care and counseling to patients with physical and mental disabilities, including occasional substance abuse issues.
- Contributed as a member of a rehabilitation team in establishing patient care targets and tracking progress
- Educated patients/families on illnesses, disabilities, medications, and self-care techniques
- Helped patients regain their ability to lead independent lives after serious incidents
- Delivered motivation and tactics to support individuals in adjusting to their disabilities
- Attended and participated in family conferences and team meetings.
Staff Nurse
White Oak Manor Long Term Care Facility
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in the delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions and monitoring
- Administered medications to the patients and monitored and documented the effectiveness of all medications
- Assured the safety and comfort of residents and supervised caregivers
- Performed skin assessments and implemented standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy
- Write prescriptions at a physician's request
- Assisted with the scheduling of medical appointments
- Assessed, plan implement and evaluate care for residents
- Responsible for carrying out the nursing process in a long-term care and skilled facility
- Provide safe individualized nursing care including all aspects of direct patient care, treatments, and procedures
- Assist with the admission, appointments, transfers and discharge of patients
- Document accurate and complete patient information while addressing identified patient problems, and expected outcomes.
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 06.2014
- Successfully completed Warrior Leader course before assuming responsibility for supervising and training eight to ten logistics specialists, planners, and schedulers.
- Maintain accurate accounting and reporting system for non-expendable property, valued at over $2 million
- Managed the execution of inbound or outbound logistics operations, including transportation and warehouse activities, while maintaining high standards of safety performance and logistics quality
- Provided efficient resolution to customer requests regarding requisitions, material delivery, and other inquiries.
- Assessed the financial implications of proposed changes, including routing, shipping methods, product quantity and variety, and carrier selection
- Proactively identify recommendations for change, which immediately provide cost-effective solutions on site.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
ECPI University
Columbia, SC06.2019
Associate of Science in Medical Assistant -
Virginia College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
- Staff Supervision
- Regulatory Requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient evaluations
- Patient triaging
- Emergency Response
Accomplishments
Awarded for deligent teamwork working to complete inspections of facilities in a timely manner with professionalism and dedication
Timeline
LPN II (Licensed Practical Nurse II)
Department of Public Health
12.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
South Carolina Department of Corrections
06.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Charge Nurse
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Remote Homeless Program
08.2020 - 09.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HELPING HANDS ADULT DAY CARE
03.2020 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Facility
11.2019 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse
White Oak Manor Long Term Care Facility
06.2019 - 06.2019
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 06.2014
Diploma in Nursing -
ECPI University
Associate of Science in Medical Assistant -
Virginia College