Lavetta Brandon
Memphis
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for a leadership role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes for patients, family, and team. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support. Strong track record of positive leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
The Avaline @ River Oaks
05.2025 - Current
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Midtown Center for Health and Rehabi
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
LPN Unit Manager
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
ADON-Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Shelby Gardens Place of Cordova
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gallaway Health And Rehab
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN
Collierville Nursing and Rehab
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Tennessee At Martin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
04-2027
Practical Nursing
Allied Health Career Institute
04-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
02-2014
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
05-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Performance evaluations
- Nursing management
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- EMR software
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - TN Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Surgical Technician NBSTSA 01/2027
EHR Software
PCC {Point Click Care}
MatrixCare
Yardis
EPIC
Cerner
Meditech
Timeline
LPN
The Avaline @ River Oaks
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Midtown Center for Health and Rehabi
02.2025 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
01.2024 - 01.2025
ADON-Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Shelby Gardens Place of Cordova
06.2022 - 10.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Gallaway Health And Rehab
05.2021 - 06.2022
LPN
Collierville Nursing and Rehab
03.2020 - 05.2021
Practical Nursing
Allied Health Career Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Tennessee At Martin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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