Brandy Colvin
Fredericksburg
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPNe
Albmarle Charlottesville Regional Jail
11.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
LPN
Fluvanna Correctional Center For Women
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
CNA
Bowling Green Health And Rehab Center
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported needs of 15 residents under long-term care.
CNA
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Eastern Virginia Career College
02.2019
Skills
- Writing Reports
- Transcribing Orders
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Triaging
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Counting Narcotics
- Pharmaceutical Administration
Timeline
LPNe
Albmarle Charlottesville Regional Jail
11.2023 - Current
LPN
Fluvanna Correctional Center For Women
10.2019 - 09.2023
LPN
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
CNA
Bowling Green Health And Rehab Center
01.2018 - 04.2019
CNA
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Practical Nursing -
Eastern Virginia Career College
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