Brandy Simmons
Champaign
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning to RN committed to meeting the needs of patients. Proven ability to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care while maintaining accountability for nursing responsibilities. Eager to contribute expertise and compassion to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Apprentice LPN
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
- Training by ICU nurse for my LPN to RN role transition
- Obtaining new skills with central lines, mid-lines, and ports
- Obtaining new skills on intubated patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accolade Health Care
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare procedures and self-care techniques.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall safety in patient care environments.
Home health Staffing Supervisor
Department of Rehabilitation
11.2018 - Current
- Monitors services provided on all shifts
- Assists with proper assessment of prospective residents
- Performs and assists in the performance of audits
- Assists Director of Nursing
Travel LPN
Asendo
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols, streamlining workflows for increased efficiency in care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of patient care processes by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering constructive feedback.
Charge Nurse/Night LPN Supervisor
Amber Glen Special Care Center
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications and treatments
- Performs nursing task according to company policy and procedure with state laws
- Receive and process physician orders
- Monitors staff performance and ensure quality resident care
- Maintain medication room/cart, document accurately in MAR, and gives/receive report
- Traveling nurse
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
Contracted LPN
OSF Health Care
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.
- Complete dressing changes and Trach care as needed
- Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids
- Foley insertion and ostomy care
- Communicates with physicians to receive orders and coordinate care for patient
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Healthcare Technician/Nursing Student
Carle Foundation Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Collecting data and documentation
- Measuring blood glucose, vital signs, and intake/output
- Hourly rounding, reposition patients, updating white boards, performing ADLs
- Working alongside the RN, stocking supplies, initiating IV and internal foleys, passing medications
Unit Secretary
Presence Health Systems
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Handled patient paper and electronic medical records
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Answered multiple phones lines
- Ordered supplies
- Oversaw day to day operations
Healthcare Technician
Presence Health Systems
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided excellent patient care
- Performed 12 and 5 Lead EKG's
- Delivered blood products following safety procedures
- Took patients vital signs and documenting
Certified Nursing Assistant, Team Leader
Champaign County Nursing Home
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed the long term care unit
- Provided quality patient care
- Supervised 5 employees
- Assigned various tasks to staff
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Parkland College
05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Parkland College
12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Urbana Adult Education
12.2007
Associate of Science - ADN
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05-2026
Skills
- High-quality patient care
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Infection control
- BLS Certified
- Outstanding communication
- Effective team contributor
- MHFA Certified
Timeline
RN Apprentice LPN
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Contracted LPN
OSF Health Care
04.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accolade Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Travel LPN
Asendo
12.2022 - 12.2024
Healthcare Technician/Nursing Student
Carle Foundation Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse/Night LPN Supervisor
Amber Glen Special Care Center
07.2021 - 12.2024
Home health Staffing Supervisor
Department of Rehabilitation
11.2018 - Current
Unit Secretary
Presence Health Systems
02.2014 - 05.2018
Healthcare Technician
Presence Health Systems
09.2012 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant, Team Leader
Champaign County Nursing Home
06.2008 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Parkland College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Urbana Adult Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Parkland College
Associate of Science - ADN
Heartland Community College
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