Brittany Cochran
Summersville
Summary
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Professional administrative assistant with proven track record in managing office operations efficiently. Strong focus on team collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering results under shifting demands. Skilled in scheduling, document management, and communication. Known for reliability, adaptability, and maintaining high standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Summersville R-II School District
08.2016 - Current
- Established strong rapport with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless student referrals when necessary.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by addressing underlying health issues through early intervention strategies.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Streamlined medication administration processes resulting in reduced errors.
- Developed emergency response protocols that effectively managed critical situations involving student injuries or illnesses.
- Prioritized student mental health by offering counseling support services in collaboration with qualified professionals when needed.
- Supported school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting physical fitness, nutrition awareness, and overall wellness among students.
- Coordinated with community resources to enhance the quality of healthcare services available to students in need.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Delivered relevant training sessions to faculty and staff on topics such as first aid, CPR, and common childhood illnesses.
- Successfully managed complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes for students.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' special needs and promote a healthy learning environment.
- Enhanced school-wide awareness of allergy management by providing comprehensive educational materials.
- Improved student health outcomes by implementing preventive care measures and health education programs.
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff regarding health-related matters.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
- Enhanced the efficiency of school health services by streamlining documentation and record-keeping processes.
- Improved infection control measures within the school setting through regular hand hygiene education campaigns.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for new students, identifying potential concerns and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Oversaw health services for school of Number students and faculty.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Secretary
Summersville R-II Elementary
08.2016 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
LPN Clinic Nurse
Mercy Clinic
02.2015 - 07.2016
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN Clinic Nurse
TCMH Clinic
07.2010 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View School District
02.2007 - 07.2010
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
LPN
Ozark Medical Center
08.2006 - 02.2007
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse With IV Certification - Nursing
Texas County Technical Institute
Houston, MO07.2006
High School Diploma -
Summersville R-2 School District
Summersville, MO05.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Health education
- Data documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient advocacy
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Confidentiality compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient documention
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Confidential information handling
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Client relations
- Health record maintenance
- Office organization
- Attention to detail
- File management
- Verbal and written communication
- Keyboarding skills
- Multi-line phone systems
- Supply restocking
- Supply ordering
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Organizational skills
Timeline
LPN
Summersville R-II School District
08.2016 - Current
Secretary
Summersville R-II Elementary
08.2016 - Current
LPN Clinic Nurse
Mercy Clinic
02.2015 - 07.2016
LPN Clinic Nurse
TCMH Clinic
07.2010 - 02.2015
LPN Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View School District
02.2007 - 07.2010
LPN
Ozark Medical Center
08.2006 - 02.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse With IV Certification - Nursing
Texas County Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Summersville R-2 School District
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