William Breasette
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Dublin,GA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 21 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinaryand orthopedicprocedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Robotic procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic and Robotic surgery procedures.
LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
Piedmont
10.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by [Action].
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GACurrent
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Swainsboro Technical College
Swainsboro, GA09-2001
High School Diploma -
Albany High School
Albany, GA06-1989
Skills
- P>Patient Management
- P>Inpatient care
- P>Case management
- P>Direct Patient Care
- P>Documenting intake
- P>Transcribing orders
- Writing Reports
- Counting Narcotics
- Wound Care
- Scrub Nursing
- Asepsis Standards
- Surgical Tools
- Total Joint Replacements
- Instrumentation Specification
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Patient Draping
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Dressing
- Surgical Equipment
- Neurological Surgery
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Instrumental Analysis
- Surgical Procedure Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Situations
- Manage Sterile Field
- Position Patients
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
LPN
Piedmont
10.2022 - Current
LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
LPN
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
08.2021 - 08.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
10.2020 - 08.2021
LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Swainsboro Technical College
High School Diploma -
Albany High School
BLS
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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