Victoria Brewer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized Lpn with experience providing acute and skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
03.2022 - Current
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Pcc, ECP, Meditech and Epic.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Restorative Director
Pearl of Montclare
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Restorative Director
Mayfield Nursing Home
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Restorative Nurse
Oak Park Oasis
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Manage and implement restorative programs to qualified residents
- Train and in-service staff on correct coding
- Work closely with MDS to update care plans and complete coding on time
- Implement and maintain and strict log regarding assistive devices
- Update and monitor fall programs and preventive measures
LPN
Aperion Care
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Administer prescribed medication in a timely matter
- Supervise CNA's regarding monitoring, safety and care
- Communicate with DR'S regarding orders labs and clinical situations.
- Provide compassionate and courteous care and support to residents, family and co- workers
- Relay labs and monitor for abnormalities
- Properly document and chart incidences, illnesses, concerns etc.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
The Grove of Berwyn
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Administer prescribed medication in a timely matter
- Supervise CNA's regarding monitoring, safety and care
- Communicate with DR'S regarding orders labs and clinical situations.
- Provide compassionate and courteous care and support to residents, family and co- workers
- Relay labs and monitor for abnormalities
- Properly document and chart incidences, illnesses, concerns etc.
LPN
Symphony of Chicago West
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Administer prescribed medication in a timely matter
- Supervise CNA's regarding monitoring, safety and care
- Communicate with DR'S regarding orders labs and clinical situations.
- Provide compassionate and courteous care and support to residents, family and co- workers
- Relay labs and monitor for abnormalities
- Properly document and chart incidences, illnesses, concerns etc.
LPN
Monroe Pavilion
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Administer prescribed medication in a timely matter
- Redirect patients with mental disabilities
- Monitor for pending behaviors
- Communicate with Dr's and social service regarding behaviors and making sure psychological needs are meet
- Keep accurate count of controlled substances
Education
Associate in Nursing -
ATS Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL04.2015
No Degree - Restorative/ Mds
MDS Training Institute
Orland Park, IL10.2020
Skills
- Microsoft office
- PCC
- Matrix
- Nursing
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospice Care
- Policy compliance
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Geriatric care
- Community health
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient support
- Medical examination
- Information compiling and auditing
- Specimen collection
- Self motivation
- Quality assessments
- Decision-making
- Medical paperwork processing
- Emergency response
- Medical terminology
- Data analysis
- Health assessments
- Case management
- ICD-10
- Administer medications
- Nursing staff supervision
- Sterilize equipment
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Patient education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Infection control
- Update electronic charts
- Conditions reporting
- Time management
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Physical assessments
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Written communication
- Basic life support
- Task prioritization
- Call answering and assistance
- Diabetes management
- First aid and CPR
- Pain management
- Epic systems
- Monitor IV fluids
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Care planning and modifications
- Medical records management
- Work planning and coordination
- Administrative functions
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Inventory assessment
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- PN
- Expires: January 2021
- State: IL
- LPN
- Restorative Certification
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
03.2022 - Current
Restorative Director
Pearl of Montclare
03.2022 - 07.2023
Restorative Director
Mayfield Nursing Home
03.2020 - 02.2022
Restorative Nurse
Oak Park Oasis
09.2019 - 09.2020
LPN
Aperion Care
07.2019 - 09.2019
LPN
The Grove of Berwyn
01.2018 - 06.2019
LPN
Symphony of Chicago West
04.2017 - 01.2019
LPN
Monroe Pavilion
05.2015 - 03.2017
Associate in Nursing -
ATS Institute of Technology
No Degree - Restorative/ Mds
MDS Training Institute