Brittany Epley
80 Max Dr
Summary
Adept at blood pressure monitoring and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes at Enhabit through compassionate care and efficient wound management, medicaiton reconciliation, and education in comorbidities. My expertise in HIPAA compliance and ability to collaborate effectively have been pivotal in delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Developed strong patient communication and care management skills in home health environment, excelling in delivering compassionate and personalized care. Proven ability to adapt to various patient needs and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can be applied and further developed.
Organized Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LPN
Enhabit
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home health nursing field.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Efficiently managed time spent visiting multiple clients daily while ensuring each received comprehensive nursing assessments tailored to their specific medical needs.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Skillfully performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
911 Dispatcher
Burke County
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a cohesive team environment, fostering seamless communication during emergencies.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Mission
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Food Service Worker
Countryside Bbq
06.2007 - 11.2020
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to plan and execute special events without hitches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital Mission
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC08-2023
High School Diploma -
McDowell High School
Marion, NC06-2008
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Home safety evaluation
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication reconciliation
- Immunization administration
- Wound care management
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NC Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Clinical Excellence Award
I was given the Clinical Excellence Award at the pinning ceremony. The award represents effective nursing care in a clinical setting, going above and beyond when needed and being hands on with patients providing excellent care.
Timeline
Home Health LPN
Enhabit
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA Mission
09.2021 - 01.2022
911 Dispatcher
Burke County
03.2021 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital Mission
08.2013 - 02.2014
Food Service Worker
Countryside Bbq
06.2007 - 11.2020
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NC Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
McDowell High School
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