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Deborah Bratten

North Platte,NE

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with 30 years of nursing experience, including impactful roles at Golden Living Nursing Home. Proven ability to implement care plans and administer medications while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Recognized for dependability and a keen eye for detail, driving successful patient outcomes through effective collaboration and triage expertise.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Nurse

Agency
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Nurse

Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Nurse

Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Nurse

Richard Young Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Nurse

Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Nurse

Methadone Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NE
01-1998

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse Compact License

26 years experience as LPN

30 years experience in nursing

Punctuality

Dependability

Eye for detail

Computer Knowledge

Triage Nurse

Administered medication

Customer Service

Venipuncture

Verify and transcribe physicians orders

  • Geriatric care
  • Hospice care

Certification

Clarkson College Omaha Nebraska

-IV Certification - March 2025

Timeline

Contract Nurse

Agency
01.2019 - 01.2021

Nurse

Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2019

Nurse

Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018

Nurse

Richard Young Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014

Nurse

Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2013

Nurse

Methadone Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2009

LPN - Nursing

Mid Plains Community College

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