Bridgett Garrett
Dyersburg
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Okeena Health and Rehabilitation
Dyersburg
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
LPN
Shiftkey Staffing
Irving
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
LPN
Forest Cove Health + Rehabilitation
Jackson
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
LPN
No Place Like Home Pediatric Home Health
Collierville
08.2004 - 04.2020
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN
West Tennessee State Penitentiary
Henning
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with infection control procedures during patient interactions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
LPNC
Arlington Disability Development Center
Arlington
01.2004 - 04.2004
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Caregiver
Caregiver
Jackson
08.2000 - 12.2003
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Assembly production
Factory worker
Jackson
06.1986 - 08.2000
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Nursing School -
Covington Vientional Technology Center
Covington, TN 06.2002 - 11.2003
Skills
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- G-tube
- Ventilator
- BLS/CPR
- Tracheostomy care
- Administering medications
- Patient monitoring
- Medical record keeping
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient charting
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Okeena Health and Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Shiftkey Staffing
01.2020 - 05.2025
LPN
Forest Cove Health + Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 12.2024
LPN
No Place Like Home Pediatric Home Health
08.2004 - 04.2020
LPN
West Tennessee State Penitentiary
04.2004 - 08.2004
LPNC
Arlington Disability Development Center
01.2004 - 04.2004
Nursing School -
Covington Vientional Technology Center
06.2002 - 11.2003
Caregiver
Caregiver
08.2000 - 12.2003
Assembly production
Factory worker
06.1986 - 08.2000