Melissa Bragg
LPN
Crum
Summary
Passionate, attentive LPN, skilled in patient care, medication administration, health monitoring, patient education and crisis intervention. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. Considered hard working and driven. Hugely committed to delivering compassionate care and education to promote recovery and well-being. Ready for new opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Ascension Recovery Centers
Williamson, WV
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals during detoxification processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on recovery processes and coping strategies to promote long-term sobriety.
- Trained new nursing staff on detox protocols, safety procedures, and patient care standards.
- Assisted in crisis intervention by employing de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments, identifying potential complications or contraindications prior to initiating detox protocol.
- Supported continuity of care by participating in discharge planning processes and providing follow-up resources for recovering addicts.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on best practices related to caring for LPN Detox Nurse clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in detox.
- Provided critical assistance during medical emergencies, utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge to stabilize patients in crisis.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating efficient coordination of care for detox patients.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs within the healthcare team, working collaboratively to address potential barriers to successful recovery.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
Wexford Medical
Barboursville, WV
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Office Nurse
Three Rivers-Louisa Medical Clinic
Louisa, KY
2023 - 2023
- Assisted in the development of patient care plans, ensuring compliance with medical protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment systems to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment options and provided resources for ongoing care management.
- Mentored new nursing staff on clinic procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, ensuring accurate documentation of patient information.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN
PrimeCare Medical
Barboursville, WV
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Administered medication and treatments in compliance with correctional health standards.
- Conducted health assessments to identify medical needs of incarcerated individuals.
- Educated inmates on health management, fostering better self-care practices.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies within correctional facility settings.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Contributed to improved healthcare services by participating in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health/Practical Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH01-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Documenting intake
- Preventive care
- Care planning
- Transcribing orders
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Trauma-informed care
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
- All CPR Certified
Timeline
LPN
Ascension Recovery Centers
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Wexford Medical
06.2022 - 02.2023
LPN
PrimeCare Medical
04.2020 - 06.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Three Rivers-Louisa Medical Clinic
2023 - 2023
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health/Practical Nursing
Collins Career Center