Rachel Brooks
WEST SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Support Specialist
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Sacramento, CA
08.2010 - Current
- Performed EKG tests on patients in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urine collection.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals in a psychiatric facility, supporting daily living activities, and promoting a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Conducted patient observations, documenting behaviors, mood changes, and any incidents, contributing to treatment planning and care assessments.
- Supported crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral episodes, and maintain a calm, controlled environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Ensured patient safety by following facility protocols, monitoring for self-harm risks, and assisting with patient movement and supervision.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Sacramento Nursing and Rehab
West Sacramento, CA
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, glucose checks, blood pressure monitoring, and oxygen therapy.
- Assisted in the management of various medical devices and treatments, including PEG tubes, GI feeding tubes, PICC lines, tracheostomies, and wound care.
- Delivered rehabilitative care, pressure sore management, and monitored patients for changes in condition, including death monitoring.
- Conducted care plan assessments, and collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, comfort levels, and overall health status, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
LVN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted in managing care for children with diabetes, including carb counting and administering insulin injections.
- Monitored and assessed symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia to ensure timely intervention and prevent complications.
- Administered prescribed medications to children on schedule, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Monitored and tracked asthma symptoms, providing timely interventions to manage respiratory health.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT01-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caregiving skills
- Tracking symptoms
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Caring for wounds
- Documentation accuracy
- Empathetic and compassionate
Certification
BLS 11/2024
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Sacramento Nursing and Rehab
04.2021 - 08.2022
LVN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
01.2019 - 10.2019
Patient Care Support Specialist
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
08.2010 - Current
BLS 11/2024
Bachelor of Science - RN
Nightingale College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sacramento City College
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