Rochelle Brooks
Rogersville,TN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in wound care and committed to fostering strong patient relationships for optimal recovery.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by registered nurses and physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure ongoing health and safety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and self-care techniques.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chiphale Center of Rogersville
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for infection control.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
License Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Athens, TN05.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Indirect patient care
- Regulatory requirements
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chiphale Center of Rogersville
04.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
License Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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