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Tina Brown

Lansing,IL

Summary

Dedicated Register Nurse with a proven track record at Casa, blending clinical judgment and patient education to enhance patient care. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Mentored new staff, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Register Nurse

Casa
Munster, IN
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Personal Care Assistant

Department of Human Services
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2001 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Centered Care Hospice
Joliet, IL
01.2021 - 12.2023

Care for hospice patient in a facility seeing as well as their homes

  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cornerstone Home Health
Joliet, IL
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charter Senior Living
Orland Park, IL
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.

Education

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • IV setup
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Precepting
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Chart updating
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medical assessment
  • Managing deadlines
  • Family advocacy

Timeline

Register Nurse

Casa
04.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Centered Care Hospice
01.2021 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cornerstone Home Health
07.2020 - 10.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charter Senior Living
06.2019 - 12.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Department of Human Services
01.2001 - Current

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Capella University

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Tina Brown