Paula Brutus
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in Type patient support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over Number years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
2010
2010
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Anchor Hospital -Social Services & PHP
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN Charge Nurse
Jewish Home & Hospital
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Supervisor
Nurse Care Of Buckhead
05.2005 - 11.2009
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
LPN Charge Nurse
Laurel Baye Healthcare
11.2002 - 03.2006
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hosanna Collège Of Health
Miramar, FL11.2019
Practical Nursing
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA06.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Restorative Care
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN Supervisor
Nurse Care Of Buckhead
05.2005 - 11.2009
LPN Charge Nurse
Laurel Baye Healthcare
11.2002 - 03.2006
LPN
Anchor Hospital -Social Services & PHP
LPN Charge Nurse
Jewish Home & Hospital
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hosanna Collège Of Health
Practical Nursing
Atlanta Technical College
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