Rykia Brown
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Shiftkey and Switch, excelling in wound care, catheter insertion and care, tracheostomy care, and infection control. Proven ability to educate patients and families, enhancing health outcomes through compassionate care. Skilled in IV therapy and clinical documentation, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
AMN Healthcare
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
LVN
Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN
Switch
04.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Inserting catheters, maintaining PICC and midlines with IV medication administrations
- Providing trach care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing/ RN
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2025
LVN Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX01-2021
GED -
Moorehead Community College
Moorehead, MS03-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Triage management
- IV therapy
- Immunization administration
- Patient care
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Preventive care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Physical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Mental health support
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Charting and recording
Timeline
LVN
AMN Healthcare
06.2023 - 01.2024
LVN
Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current
LVN
Switch
04.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing/ RN
Galen College of Nursing
LVN Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College
GED -
Moorehead Community College
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