Brandi Anderson
Oneida
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Medical Manager
Scott Appalachian Industries
Huntsville,TN
06.2009 - Current
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee Techhnology of Applied Technology
Huntsville,TN, TN 04.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan coordination
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency management
- Comfort measures
- Vital sign monitoring
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Geriatric care
- Preoperative care
- Chronic disease management
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
- Caring for wounds
- Caregiving skills
- Documenting intake
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documenting incidents
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Psychotropic medications
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Palliative care
Timeline
LPN Medical Manager
Scott Appalachian Industries
06.2009 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee Techhnology of Applied Technology
04.2008 - 04.2009