Tara Brewer
Cincinnati ,OH
Summary
Dynamic LPN with a proven track record at UC Health, excelling in medication administration and clinical judgment. Enhanced patient care through individualized plans and effective team collaboration. Skilled in documentation accuracy and fostering open communication, driving improvements in care standards and operational efficiency. Committed to empowering patients through education and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Uc Health
08.2009 - Current
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Nurse Manager
Harrison Pavilion
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Cincinnati State Technical College
Cincinnati08-2016
No Degree - STNA
Great Oak Career Campus
Cincinnati, OH09-2001
General Studies
Mt Healthy High School
Cincinnati09-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Harrison Pavilion
02.2020 - 11.2021
LPN
Uc Health
08.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - LPN
Cincinnati State Technical College
No Degree - STNA
Great Oak Career Campus
General Studies
Mt Healthy High School
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