Roxanne Brackens
Duncan,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Center
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center/ World Wide Travel Staffing/ Cell Staff
06.2013 - 06.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duncan Regional Hospital
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duncan Regional Hospital-Hospice & Home Health
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche Memorial Hospital
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK05-2001
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK07-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Immunization administration
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Center
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center/ World Wide Travel Staffing/ Cell Staff
06.2013 - 06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duncan Regional Hospital
02.2010 - 03.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duncan Regional Hospital-Hospice & Home Health
03.2008 - 04.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche Memorial Hospital
09.2004 - 09.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center