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Sarah Jo Brown

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Desires a role as a Licensed Vocational Nurse where I can utilize my skills and critical thinking. Charge Nurse experience and DOO experience in a fast paced environment. Exceptional customer service and time management skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Registry Treatment Nurse

Quickcare, Brightstar
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Home Health LVN

Interim Home Healthcare
Sacramento, CA
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
  • Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
  • Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
  • Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

LVN-Hospice

RC Hospice
Sacramento, CA, CA
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Hospice patients.
  • Answered patient calls, triaged patient issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

LVN

National Home Health Services
Sacramento, CA
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
Sacramento, CA
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed diabetes
  • Administered prescribed medications and activated emergency care when necessary
  • Triaged students as they came to office and charted all actions taken
  • Patient education regarding infection, diabetes management, and seizure management

LVN Charge Nurse

Rock Creek Care Center
Auburn, CA
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered prescribed medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Provided training and supervision to 2 to 7 member staff in both acute and long term care units.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Eskaton Care Center, Greenhaven
Sacramento, CA
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
  • Provided training and supervision to CNA
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
  • Administered prescribed medications and via g-tube and by mouth to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Brightwood College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
2018

Skills

  • Team management
  • Communications
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Organization

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 
  • IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Interim Home Healthcare
04.2023 - 05.2024

LVN Registry Treatment Nurse

Quickcare, Brightstar
08.2022 - Current

LVN-Hospice

RC Hospice
02.2022 - 07.2022

LVN

National Home Health Services
11.2020 - 01.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
11.2019 - 10.2020

LVN Charge Nurse

Rock Creek Care Center
08.2019 - 11.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Eskaton Care Center, Greenhaven
04.2019 - 07.2019

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Brightwood College-Sacramento
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 
  • IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
Sarah Jo Brown