Kirstie Brooks
Bradley
Summary
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, infection control, and clinical judgment. Proven ability to adapt to changing patient needs while educating patients and families on health management, contributing to improved care strategies and outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Home Health
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College At Hope
Hope05-2016
High School Diploma -
Bradley High School
Bradley, AR05-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Patient triaging
- Catheter care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- BLS Training - January 2027
- IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Home Health
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College At Hope
High School Diploma -
Bradley High School