Priscilla Bray
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in medication administration, patient assessment, and infection control. Known for accurate clinical documentation, calm emergency response, and dependable direct care in residential and long-term care settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Danville Services of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and monitored resident reactions, ensuring proper responses to treatment at Danville Services of Arizona.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms, and nursing notes in care records to maintain accurate patient information and support care decisions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Assessed resident health concerns and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Responded to patient calls to identify needs and provide assistance.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient calls to identify needs and provide assistance.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Prepared and utilized catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers in patient care., tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sapphire Estates Rehabilitation Center
Tucson, Arizona
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Supported care plan coordination with physicians, supervisors, and direct support staff.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed patient condition changes and reported significant updates to a registered nurse or physician.
- Provided wound care and infection control assistance for daily resident needs.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patients' respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to ensure patient safety and care. according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient’s condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
PNursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional Vacational Technical High
215 Fitchburg Street Marlboro Ma 0175206-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For BS Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Medication safety
- Emergency response
- Direct patient care
- Preoperative care
- Palliative care
- Geriatric care
- Patient management
- Inpatient care
- Home health care
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Pain management
- Incident reporting
- Transcribing orders
- Specimen collection
- Charting and recording
- Tracking symptoms
- Electronic charting
- Medical records security
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Patient education
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical reporting
- Documentation accuracy
- Rehabilitation techniques
- ADL assistance
- Educating families
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient intake
- Medication management
- Family communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Clinical judgment
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical reporting
- Communication skills
- Specimen collection
- Anatomy
- EMR utilization
- Educating families
- Patient assessments
- ADL assistance
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient intake
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory care management
- Oxygen therapy
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Multi state LP Licenses
- IV Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Danville Services of Arizona
06.2021 - 04.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sapphire Estates Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 05.2021
PNursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional Vacational Technical High
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For BS Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College