Melanie Brown
Troy,NY
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in providing quality patient care. Skills include medical terminology, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Van Rensselaer Manor
Troy, NY
04.2019 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
LPN – Full Time
VA Stratton Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided support to veterans in a Community Living Center by assisting with medication administration, wound care, and ADLs.
- Working efficiently with the EMR and BCMA (bar code administration) systems
- Restructured medication administration system to enhance workflow efficiency from an outdated methodology
- This results in easier execution of policy and procedure guidelines for all licensed staff.
Personal Care Companion
Independent Contractor
09.2011 - 02.2016
- Providing daily assistance to a quadriplegic client with catheterizations and ADL’s
- Assisting in and out of bed utilizing mechanical lifting equipment
- Provided emotional support to seniors who are dealing with physical limitations or grief due to loss of a loved one.
- Followed instructions from healthcare professionals to provide assistance with prescribed exercises, treatments, and therapies.
- Communicated regularly with family members about the well-being of their loved ones.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and social engagements.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including changes in condition or behavior.
- Assessed needs of clients through observation or conversations.
LPN Surgical Specialty Clinics
DVA VA Stratton (temp)
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Ensured proper monitoring of vital signs for outpatients, provided assistance in surgeries, and facilitated supply of surgical instruments to physicians.
- Documented patient conditions and issued written precautions for postoperative care.
- Educated patients and caretakers on appropriate medication usage and execution of minor medical procedures based on MD directives
- Conducted comprehensive wound cleaning and analysis, collaborating with medical professionals on treatment plans to detect signs of infection and instructing patients on expediting healing processes.
- Provided nursing support in multiple specialties including Cardiology, I.D, Dermatology, G.I, Orthopedic, General Surgery and Podiatry Clinics
- Provided care as Wound Clinic treatment Nurse.
LPN Primary Care
Whitney Young Jr. Health Center Adult Medicine
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Performed vital signs on patients, including height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for follow-up visits and referrals to specialists as necessary.
- Educated family members about homecare instructions following hospital discharge or outpatient procedures.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments and preventive health care measures.
- Assisted physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Administered injections and immunizations according to clinic protocols.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The Sage Colleges
Troy, NY05-2025
PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING
ALBANY COUNTY VO-TECH
06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - BIOLOGY
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Successful treatment of wound care/cleaning
- Hypertension, Diabetes Patient Educator
- Vaccination Administration
- Diabetes, Hospice, Quadriplegic, and Stroke
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Referral Specialist
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Geriatric treatment
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- Dermatology training
- Triage Nurse
- Medication Administration
- EMR proficiency
- NY Licensed Practical Nurse
Affiliations
- Church Hospitality and Nurse
- Current Nursing Student
Languages
French
Elementary
ASL
Limited
Certification
- Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Van Rensselaer Manor
04.2019 - Current
LPN – Full Time
VA Stratton Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2019
Personal Care Companion
Independent Contractor
09.2011 - 02.2016
LPN Surgical Specialty Clinics
DVA VA Stratton (temp)
11.2009 - 11.2011
LPN Primary Care
Whitney Young Jr. Health Center Adult Medicine
05.2006 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The Sage Colleges
PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING
ALBANY COUNTY VO-TECH
Some College (No Degree) - BIOLOGY
Hudson Valley Community College
- Practical Nurse
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