Sheila "Chia" Breckenridge
Beavercreek
Summary
Highly knowledgeable with drug and alcohol detox procedures and protocols. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner while demonstrating adaptability and flexibility. Passionate about providing care to senior residents and ensuring that their daily lives are vibrant and worry-free. Nursing has been a life-long calling. Bring positive energy and joy to work and interact with patients and residents that look forward to our relationship. Natural problem solver with the ability to ensure safety and comfort of residents. Outgoing team player who communicates effectively with staff, residents, families, and all levels of management.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Madrona Recovery
Tigard
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Conducted assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient care.
- Supported mental health initiatives through compassionate communication and care techniques.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
Prestige
Molalla
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with healthcare teams.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs promptly.
- Communicated with families regarding patient care plans consistently.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
LPN- Drug and Alcohol Detox Nurse
Naphcare
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Provide assessment of inmate patients in a withdrawal management program.
- Adhere to developed withdrawal management protocols, and basic nursing care.
- Manage medication administration, and medication order entry.
- Read and evaluate lab results and medical records.
- Triage medical needs, and perform diagnostic testing as ordered.
- Documented all patient history and vital signs.
- Assist with daily minor surgical procedures, collecting specimens, and placing IV’s and blood draws.
- Collect data related to CIWA and COWS assessments.
- Work with inmates with medical, as well as mental health needs.
LPN- Charge Nurse
Prestige
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Primarily responsible for providing quality nursing care to residents and supervising CAN’s in their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
- Diagnosed, implemented, and maintained resident treatment plans.
- Monitored and reported changes in resident symptoms or behavior.
- Completed required charting and recordkeeping with respect to resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintained accurate resident medical records.
- Provided education, advice and emotional support to residents and their family members.
- Maintained geriatric treatment knowledge.
- Provided wound cleaning and care, colostomy care, post-surgical care and assessment and pain management.
- Proctored new nursing students.
LPN- Health and Wellness Director
McLoughlin Place
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Responsible for overseeing the Health and Wellness Department and the care of all community residents.
- Provided health assessment and services planning for community residents, as well as the coordination for residents’ health needs from the health care community and vendors.
- Managed a staff of professionals through supervision, education, and support.
- Established staffing guidelines to provide all requested services for residents.
- Utilized a resident need-based staffing pattern adjusting with changes in resident acuity including usage of designated lead staff for all shifts.
- Created overall staffing schedules, provided guidelines for staff replacement, and designed strategies for staffing fluctuation and overtime management.
- Recruited, developed, and retained Resident Care staff per company policies and procedures.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations at regular intervals.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings for all Resident Care staff to provide community information, to review areas of concern and to problem-solve department matters.
- Performed initial nursing evaluation of newly admitted residents and established service plans to meet resident needs.
- Ensured that physician orders were received and followed.
- Regularly evaluated health related needs of residents and participated in service plan meetings and in-services, modifying nursing care to meet resident needs.
- Performed focused assessments within license scope.
- Ensured appropriate documentation of all nursing services provided.
- Initiated appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Interacted with families, pharmacists, physician office staff, and others to ensure that resident needs were met.
- Investigated resident incidents and identified and addressed safety hazards.
- Checked all orders for accuracy of transcription and follow-up.
LPN- Health Services Director
Evergreen court
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Took the lead in developing and delivering the highest level of care and services to residents with a very troubled community.
- Collaborated with the Executive Director and all staff in all departments to create and sustain a culture of safety, respect, and robust quality of life for residents and staff.
- Hired, trained, educated, and supervised all Resident Care staff.
- Preserved the safety and health of residents by assuring compliance with all state and local licensing.
LPN- Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided all forms of geriatric treatment and nursing care including wound cleaning and care.
- Developed expertise with acute and rehabilitative care, including colostomy care.
- Provided mobility assistance and post-surgical assessments.
- Assisted patients with pain management.
- Provided hospice care including education provided to patients and family members.
- Proctored new nursing students.
Caregiver
Private
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Worked closely with Primary Care Physician and Home Health Nurse to help patients in their final stages of life.
- Assisted with ADLS, feeding, housework, and cooking.
- Administered medications as prescribed, monitored input and output, documented, and relayed to nurse any changes or concerns.
CNA-Mental Heath Technician
Oregon State Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided physical care to adults who were mentally, behaviorally and/or physically impaired.
- Escorted patients to and from activities while maintaining security procedures in transport.
- Observed, recorded, and documented patient’s behavior, then shared information with the treatment team.
- Worked with treatment team to provide input for the changes in treatment programs.
- Interacted with patients individually or as a group and participated in verbal and physical interventions as needed.
CNA
Odyssey Hospice
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Provided personal assistance and promoted patient comfort and safety.
- Responsible for following the established plan of care including observing, provision of service, reporting and documenting these responsibilities and the services provided.
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team in meeting the unique needs of each individual and family.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion for the issues involved with serving patients and families facing a terminal illness, death, and bereavement.
- Exhibited clinical competence in the provision of safe, supportive personal care, as well as fiscal understanding in the planning and delivery of services.
CNA
Marquis Care at Oregon City
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Assisted licensed nursing staff in providing direct and indirect resident care.
- Provided detailed information to residents and families.
- Maintained an organized, clean, and safe environment.
- Ensured infection control procedures.
- Helped residents with toileting and bathing.
- Uphold confidentiality of resident and unit information.
- Recorded vital signs, assisted with meal preparation, provided resident grooming, assisted with bathing, and dressing and ensured hygiene standards were upheld.
CNA
Roselinn
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided care to meet the physical and psychological needs of residents.
- Participated in the development and implementation of resident care plans.
- Attended and participated in meetings/groups.
- Facilitated rehabilitation therapy groups and activities.
- Charted and observed resident behavior.
- Documented resident activities of daily living, responses to interventions and significant behavior changes.
- Maintained a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with individuals in the acute phase of mental illness.
- Helped with some medical procedures.
- Assisted residents entering or leaving their beds and with walking.
- Monitored residents and reported change in condition.
- Collected samples for testing and ensured the highest level of resident hygiene.
CNA
McLoughlin Place
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Assisted residents in their activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming.
- Engaged residents in physical and mental exercises prescribed by Physician.
- Escorted residents to appointments with Salons, and Physical Therapists.
- Engaged wards in outdoor activities such as walking and light sports.
- Oversaw the preparation of food to ensure that sanitation standards were met.
CNA
Marquis
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Recorded vital signs and helped residents with meal preparation, grooming, bathing, and dressing, and provided toileting assistance.
- Provided nail and hair care, ensured application of hygiene standards, and provided medication support.
- Managed resident safety, provided monitoring, abided by HIPAA regulations, and managed paper charting.
- Assisted licensed nursing staff in providing direct and indirect resident care.
- Provided detailed information to patients and families.
- Maintained an organized, clean, and safe environment.
- Ensured infection control procedures were abided by.
- Helped residents with toileting and bathing.
- Uphold confidentiality of resident and unit information.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, ORSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Care plan development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate support
- Training and mentoring
- Clinical judgment
- Caring for wounds
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient triaging
- Compassionate care
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Psychotropic medications
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- EKG administration
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response
- Tracking symptoms
- Caregiving skills
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Physical assessment
- Inpatient care
- Palliative care
- HIPAA protocols
- Preventive care
- HIPAA compliance
- Transcribing orders
- Vital signs
- Patient intake
- Outpatient care
- Educating families
References
Alyssa Helmkamp LPN 503-758-9348 Mary Horton (503) 421-2367 NP Sharon Brennan, NP, (732) 299-7719, Nikki Bosma, RNBSN, (971)-235-0578, Calli Alba, LPN, (541) 231-5216, Amanda Hupp, 971-444-9600, Tiffany Ferland, 503-863-7397, Irene Austin, (503) 753-9550, Deputy Jason Reed, (503) 830-1288, Deputy Brett Naylor, (503) 737-8943
Timeline
LPN
Madrona Recovery
03.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Prestige
04.2024 - 01.2025
LPN- Drug and Alcohol Detox Nurse
Naphcare
12.2018 - 03.2021
LPN- Charge Nurse
Prestige
03.2018 - 12.2018
LPN- Health and Wellness Director
McLoughlin Place
01.2018 - 03.2018
LPN- Health Services Director
Evergreen court
05.2017 - 12.2017
LPN- Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
12.2016 - 05.2017
Caregiver
Private
12.2010 - 04.2011
CNA-Mental Heath Technician
Oregon State Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
CNA
Odyssey Hospice
06.2008 - 10.2009
CNA
Marquis Care at Oregon City
10.2006 - 07.2008
CNA
Roselinn
04.2004 - 05.2006
CNA
McLoughlin Place
06.2003 - 12.2003
CNA
Marquis
06.2002 - 12.2002
Practical Nursing -
Pioneer Pacific College