Olivia Brown Richardson
New Albany,MS
Summary
Exceptionally talented Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills, and passion for delivering compassionate care and support. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Medical Surgical position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
New Albany Health and Rehab
08.2022 - Current
- PRN weekend LPN charge nurse with experience providing staff guidance, supporting challenging situations, and implementing urgent policies and procedures
- Monitored patients, provided education, and jumped in where needed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Embassy Home Care, LLC
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assess and evaluate clients and provide services as indicated by the Plan of Care
- Worked collaboratively with the Director of Nursing (DON), helped update and implement each client's Plan of Care as appropriate
- Kept clients healthy and improved the quality of their lives
- Duties consisted of a broad range from ADLs to medication administration.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
MS Care Center of Alcorn County, V.A. Certified
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned and managed patient care according to each patient's needs
- Interviewed patients and recorded their medical history and physical condition
- Obtained patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration
- Provided routine care for patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Volunteer Home Care
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assess and evaluate clients and provide services as indicated by the Plan of Care
- Worked collaboratively with the Director of Nursing (DON), helped update and implement each client's Plan of Care as appropriate
- Kept clients healthy and improved the quality of their lives
- Duties consisted of a broad range from ADLs to medication administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
State University, AR08.2024
Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jackson, TN01.2019
Skills
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Caregiving Skills
- Documenting Intake
- Medication Dispensing
- Care Planning
- Transcribing Orders
- Vital Signs
- ADL Assistance
- Immunization Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Staff Supervision
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care
- Rehabilitation Techniques
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
New Albany Health and Rehab
08.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Embassy Home Care, LLC
04.2022 - 08.2022
LPN
MS Care Center of Alcorn County, V.A. Certified
03.2020 - 06.2022
LPN
Volunteer Home Care
05.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
- First Aid Certification
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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