Rebecca Brooks
Boulder,CO
Summary
Experienced nurse in ensuring quality, culturally and competent care to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Seeking a Dispensary Nurse position with a professional care organization. Strong team player with excellent people skills blending professionalism, capability and passion to truly integrate patients’ medical and emotional care within a care facility or private duty environment. Communicates well with doctors, colleagues and patient families, ensuring continuity of patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensary Nurse
BAART
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
LPN/MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center
04.2020 - Current
- Interviewed resident, family members and staff to accurately capture and document admission, quarterly and comprehensive assessments
- Completed Minimum Data Sets (MDS) including Care Area Assessments and Care Plans in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Ensured the MDS is accurate and submitted to the state database and ensured that necessary corrections were done or follow up actions were taken
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team/rehab to schedule correct resident assessments
- Ensured timely scheduling and completion of the initial care plan, annual review, readmission, significant change and quarterly review in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
LPN/CHARGE NURSE
FORT COLLINS HEALTH CARE CENTER
07.2018 - 04.2020
- In charge of unit assigned to, interacting with doctors, residents and family members as well as managing CNAs
- Ability to maintain records and charts, dispensing and storing meds according to doctor orders and facility policies
- Experience with geriatrics, Alzheimer’s and psychiatric residents.
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
05.2017 - 07.2018
- In charge of all Infection Control at Pike’s Peak Healthcare and Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs and Pueblo Center in Pueblo.
CHIM/IV CERTIFIFIED LPN
GOLDEN PEAKS
06.2015 - 01.2018
- In charge of Medical Records and also Floor Nursing Duties.
IV Certified LPN
RNCR
07.2013 - 11.2015
- In charge of unit assigned to, interacting with doctors, residents and family members as well as managing CNAs
- Ability to maintain records and charts, dispensing and storing meds according to doctor orders and facility policies
- Experience with geriatrics, Alzheimer’s and psychiatric residents.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO04.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Unit Administration
- Licensed by Colorado Nursing Board
- Care Plan Implementation
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Healthcare Ethics
- Seizure Management
Education Certifications
- Practical Nursing, 04/2010, Concorde Career College
- IV Certification, 02/2010, Concorde Career College
- CPR/First Aid Certification, 12/2009, Concorde Career College
- Massage Therapy, 05/2005, Denver School of Massage Therapy
- Pharmacy Technician, 03/1993, Concorde Career Institute
Certification
IV Certification
Timeline
Dispensary Nurse
BAART
01.2022 - Current
LPN/MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center
04.2020 - Current
LPN/CHARGE NURSE
FORT COLLINS HEALTH CARE CENTER
07.2018 - 04.2020
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
05.2017 - 07.2018
CHIM/IV CERTIFIFIED LPN
GOLDEN PEAKS
06.2015 - 01.2018
IV Certified LPN
RNCR
07.2013 - 11.2015
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College - Aurora
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