Julie Brown
Rocklin
Summary
Seasoned LVN with expertise in Memory Care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Opioid Addiction Nurse/Clinic LVN
BayMark Health Services
2021.12 - Current
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Sacramento Care Center
2019.09 - 2021.12
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
LVN Charge Nurse for Memory Care Unit
Norwood Pines Care Center
2016.06 - 2019.09
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Gave injections.
- Took vital signs on the memory care patient.
- Maintained safety of residents.
- Engaged patients in various activities.
- Charted on patients care using specific care plans.
- Worked with Hospice and comfort care of the Memory Care patient.
- Maintained dignity of the Memory Care Resident.
- Directed and Mentored staff.
- Collaborated with physicans and multidisiplinary professional staff to implement patient care.
- Provided physical and psychological support for patients, friends and families.
- Met nursing operational standards : resolving problems and identifying system improvements.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and family.
- Maintained the nursing supplies inventory.
- Built a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving.
Home Health Nurse/LVN
Healing Touch Home Health Care
2018.03 - 2018.06
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
MTI College
Sacramento, CA03.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Clover-Park Vocational Technical Institute
Lakewood, WA06.1992
Skills
- Unit Oversight
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Compassionate and Caring
- Equipment Assembly
- Quality Assessments
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Management Team Support
- Nursing Care
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Clinic Scheduling
- Collect Trash
- Medical Terminology
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Feedback Acceptance
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Charting
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Answering Questions
- Telephone Triage
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intake Assessment
- Administrative Support
- Medication Administration
- Pulse Oximetry
- Universal Precautions
- Care Planning
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Basic Patient Care
- Seizure Disorders
- Nurse Collaboration
- Treatment Implementation
- Intravenous Medications
- OSHA Regulations
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Medical Histories
- Monitor IV Fluids
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Care
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Manage Cases
- Office Operations
- Patient Interviews
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- IV Administration
- Update Electronic Charts
- Emotional Support
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Influenza Prevention and Treatment
- Treatment Recommendations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
Won Athenia Award Winner of entire High School.
MVP for entire years of softball in Community Softball and Junior and High School.
Two time Presidential Physical Fitness Awards.
Won Awards for Nursing Documentation.
3.5 GPA in college.
Vice President of 1992 Nursing Class.
Perfect Attendance Awards in College.
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid.
Timeline
Opioid Addiction Nurse/Clinic LVN
BayMark Health Services
2021.12 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Sacramento Care Center
2019.09 - 2021.12
Home Health Nurse/LVN
Healing Touch Home Health Care
2018.03 - 2018.06
LVN Charge Nurse for Memory Care Unit
Norwood Pines Care Center
2016.06 - 2019.09
Diploma - Medical Assisting
MTI College
Diploma - Nursing
Clover-Park Vocational Technical Institute
CPR/AED/First Aid.
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