Shirena Brown
CA
Summary
Diligent LVN offering 7-year background providing attentive care in healthcare settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN (Per Diem)
Pathways
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided exceptional end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families in navigating the grieving process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LVN Floor/Wound Care Nurse
Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehab Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Contributed to clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
LVN Charge/Wound Care Nurse
Idylwood Care Center (LTC-Adult Behavioral Health)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Home Health LVN Travel Contract
Amedysis Home Health - Hayward
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
LVN Staff Nurse, Contract
Stanford Health Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
LVN Charge Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and [Type] treatment.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Nurse Case Manager
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Fostered partnerships with Kaiser to increase patient influx and facilitate hospital development.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Redesigned workflow processes for patient access and back-office..
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Assisted in rounding with the physician
- Quality Assurance
Charge Nurse
Atherton Regency
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric,colostomy, G and peg tubes.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Home Health LVN
Bay Area Home Health
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Home Health LVN
American Care Quest
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
Clinic LVN
Sutter Health - PAMF
07.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between providers during shift changes by updating detailed patient handoff reports regularly.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School of Nursing
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CALicense Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA09.2017
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
San Jose, CA05.2008
Skills
- Managed Care
- Discharge Planning
- BLS, First Aid
- IV Pump/Kango Pump
- Blood Draw
- Staff Supervision
- Needs Assessment
- Wound Care/Wound Vac/Ostomy/Trach
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Procedure Explanation
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Charting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Medication Administration
- Epic Systems, Matrix Care, PCC, Tyto Care
- Critical Thinking
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinic LVN
Sutter Health - PAMF
07.2024 - Current
Home Health LVN
American Care Quest
04.2024 - 07.2024
LVN Floor/Wound Care Nurse
Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehab Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
LVN Charge/Wound Care Nurse
Idylwood Care Center (LTC-Adult Behavioral Health)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Home Health LVN Travel Contract
Amedysis Home Health - Hayward
10.2022 - 03.2023
LVN Staff Nurse, Contract
Stanford Health Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
Home Health LVN (Per Diem)
Pathways
06.2021 - 06.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
12.2020 - 08.2022
Home Health LVN
Bay Area Home Health
02.2019 - 09.2019
Nurse Case Manager
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse
Atherton Regency
01.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
San Francisco State University
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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