Carrie Brisker

Licensed Practical Nurse
Agency Nursing - Middletown, OH
January 2023 to Present
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Highly proficient clinical skills. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs . Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic
displays. Assisted patients with bathing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing and walking. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs. Getting familiar with many residents at multiple facilities all while providing the best patient centered care possible.

Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Knoll Post Acute and Senior Living - Middletown, OH
November 2022 to April 2023
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.
 

LPN
Majestic Care of Middletown - Middletown, OH
September 2021 to October 2022
Communicated health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff, other health providers and families. Coordinated hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed. Assisted on medical/health appointments as needed. Provided direct care services as needed. Ensured the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures is implemented. Wrote or ensured
completion of progress notes summarizing individual’s current health status and changes in health status.
Ordered, reviewed, monitored, and discontinued medication as ordered by physician. Disposed of unused
 medication per policy, reporting adverse reactions. Administered and/or oversees medications as ordered by the physician and provides assessment of adverse effects/results.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center - Dayton, OH
July 2020 to March 2021
Monitor and record vital signs, complete data collection of COWS, CIWA and CSSA. Report findings to clinical staff, NP and physician. Provided medical support for rehabilitation clinical patients suffering from symptoms associated with the detoxification process. Performed sterilization of medical equipment as well as medical examination and treatment rooms before and after patient use. Obtained medical
histories and drug histories of patients and implemented detoxification plans under the supervision of head nurse and other medical support staff. Worked with patients to build medical and drug use histories to determine the most efficient and effective detoxification plans. Implemented pain management and
detoxification procedures for patients under the supervision of the head nurse.

LPN Charge Nurse
Respiratory and Nursing Center of Dayton - Moraine, OH
December 2019 to July 2020
Communicated health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff, other health providers and families. Coordinated hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed. Assisted on medical/health appointments as needed. Provided direct care services as needed within the treatment or habilitation environment. Ensured the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures is implemented. Wrote or ensured completion of progress notes summarizing individuals current health status for the month, including physician visits, dental hygiene and changes in health status. Ordered, reviewed, monitored, and discontinued medication as ordered by physician. Disposed
of unused medication per policy, reporting adverse reactions. Administered and/or oversees medication/physical treatments as ordered by the physician and provides assessment of adverse effects/results. 
 

Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital - Dayton, OH
May 2017 to February 2018
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with
a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately
orient/train less experienced LPN’s and/or Nursing Assistants (NAS)/Health Technicians (Hts) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective
education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication,and /or prescribed treatment regimes. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and
appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when
indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

Housekeeping
Department of Veterans Affairs - Salisbury, NC
December 2015 to November 2016
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Gather and empty trash.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms .Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. Clean windows, glass
partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. Dust furniture,
walls, machines, and equipment. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning
solutions, according to specifications. Steam-clean or shampoo carpets. Strip, seal, finish, and polish
floors. Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes,
rags, and power cleaning equipment. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power
equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures .Move heavy furniture, equipment, and
supplies.
 

LPN
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices - Lebanon, OH
June 2011 to June 2012
Demonstrates the ability to perform independently in a self-directed manner as the charge nurse, at the
full performance level. Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with residents and their families/
significant others; Attends treatment team meetings and collaborates with treatment team to modify the
residents treatment plans as clinically indicated. Documents nursing plan. Demonstrates knowledge and
appropriate skills to prepare, administer and monitor the effects of medications. Recognizes the need to
notify the RN/Provider based on observations of the patient's physical and mental health needs. Promotes
mental health by implementing practical nursing care for behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders and
co-occurring conditions to promote health and safety, symptom management. Provide patient care and
unit support. Works under the supervision of the RN with minimal direction. Performs direct nursing
care to patients in keeping with standards policies, procedures, and guidelines. Able to work effectively
with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and families. Worked with patients requires bending,
lifting,stooping, stretching, pulling, and other similar activities. Incorporates approaches to care that
promote optimal physical functioning, nutrition and hydration needs and enhances the quality of life;
also incorporated environmental interventions that minimize stress

Medical Receptionist
Middletown Medical Group.                   Middletown, Ohio                                     July 2007 to February 2009
Scheduling patient appointments, explaining clinic policy to patients, receiving and delivering messages,
processing incoming and outgoing mail, receiving calls from hospital labs and x-ray, taking prescription
refill messages, scheduling patient hospital admissions, filing medical reports and insurance forms,
pulling patient charts, opening the office in the morning, and maintaining the receptionist area.

Personnel Specialist
USAF - San Antonio, TX
November 2002 to November 2006
Assist, advised and counsel military personnel and dependents of personnel on matters that concern
them in the Air Force community. Initiate and maintain personnel records of military members.
Collect and furnish management data changes to the personnel systems management office. Maintain
files of correspondence, regulations, directives, letters and other publications pertaining to personnel
administration. Advise personnel on career development, job specialties, and special assignments.
 

Education
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati, OH
April 2020 to December 2020
Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Hondros College - West Chester, OH
April 2018 to March 2020             Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Certificate in Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville, OH
2009 to 2010

Diploma
Middletown High School           Middletown, OH
1998 to 2002

Skills
• Home health
• CNA
• Medical office experience
• Dementia Care
• Vital Signs
• Staff Nurse
• LPN
• Medication Administration
• Behavioral health
• Infection Control Training
• Home Health
• Medical Receptionist
• Long Term Care
• EMR Systems
• Epic
• Medical Records
• Data Collection
• Experience Administering Injections
• Medical Imaging
• Home Care
• Managed Care
• Critical Care Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Medical Scheduling
• Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Supervising Experience
• Caregiving
• Triage
• Patient Care
• Pain Management
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
 

Certifications and Licenses.                  LPN
IV Certification
CPR Certification
AED Certification
BLS Certification
Professional In Human Resources
 

Compact State Nurse License
May 2023 to Present
Initial licensure through Ohio.

Licensed Practical Nurse
Agency Nursing - Middletown, OH
January 2023 to Present
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Highly proficient clinical skills. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs . Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic
displays. Assisted patients with bathing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing and walking. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs. Getting familiar with many residents at multiple facilities all while providing the best patient centered care possible.

Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Knoll Post Acute and Senior Living - Middletown, OH
November 2022 to April 2023
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.
 

LPN
Majestic Care of Middletown - Middletown, OH
September 2021 to October 2022
Communicated health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff, other health providers and families. Coordinated hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed. Assisted on medical/health appointments as needed. Provided direct care services as needed. Ensured the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures is implemented. Wrote or ensured
completion of progress notes summarizing individual’s current health status and changes in health status.
Ordered, reviewed, monitored, and discontinued medication as ordered by physician. Disposed of unused
 medication per policy, reporting adverse reactions. Administered and/or oversees medications as ordered by the physician and provides assessment of adverse effects/results.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center - Dayton, OH
July 2020 to March 2021
Monitor and record vital signs, complete data collection of COWS, CIWA and CSSA. Report findings to clinical staff, NP and physician. Provided medical support for rehabilitation clinical patients suffering from symptoms associated with the detoxification process. Performed sterilization of medical equipment as well as medical examination and treatment rooms before and after patient use. Obtained medical
histories and drug histories of patients and implemented detoxification plans under the supervision of head nurse and other medical support staff. Worked with patients to build medical and drug use histories to determine the most efficient and effective detoxification plans. Implemented pain management and
detoxification procedures for patients under the supervision of the head nurse.

LPN Charge Nurse
Respiratory and Nursing Center of Dayton - Moraine, OH
December 2019 to July 2020
Communicated health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff, other health providers and families. Coordinated hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed. Assisted on medical/health appointments as needed. Provided direct care services as needed within the treatment or habilitation environment. Ensured the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures is implemented. Wrote or ensured completion of progress notes summarizing individuals current health status for the month, including physician visits, dental hygiene and changes in health status. Ordered, reviewed, monitored, and discontinued medication as ordered by physician. Disposed
of unused medication per policy, reporting adverse reactions. Administered and/or oversees medication/physical treatments as ordered by the physician and provides assessment of adverse effects/results. 
 

Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital - Dayton, OH
May 2017 to February 2018
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with
a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately
orient/train less experienced LPN’s and/or Nursing Assistants (NAS)/Health Technicians (Hts) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective
education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication,and /or prescribed treatment regimes. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and
appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when
indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

Housekeeping
Department of Veterans Affairs - Salisbury, NC
December 2015 to November 2016
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Gather and empty trash.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms .Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. Clean windows, glass
partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. Dust furniture,
walls, machines, and equipment. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning
solutions, according to specifications. Steam-clean or shampoo carpets. Strip, seal, finish, and polish
floors. Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes,
rags, and power cleaning equipment. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power
equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures .Move heavy furniture, equipment, and
supplies.
 

LPN
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices - Lebanon, OH
June 2011 to June 2012
Demonstrates the ability to perform independently in a self-directed manner as the charge nurse, at the
full performance level. Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with residents and their families/
significant others; Attends treatment team meetings and collaborates with treatment team to modify the
residents treatment plans as clinically indicated. Documents nursing plan. Demonstrates knowledge and
appropriate skills to prepare, administer and monitor the effects of medications. Recognizes the need to
notify the RN/Provider based on observations of the patient's physical and mental health needs. Promotes
mental health by implementing practical nursing care for behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders and
co-occurring conditions to promote health and safety, symptom management. Provide patient care and
unit support. Works under the supervision of the RN with minimal direction. Performs direct nursing
care to patients in keeping with standards policies, procedures, and guidelines. Able to work effectively
with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and families. Worked with patients requires bending,
lifting,stooping, stretching, pulling, and other similar activities. Incorporates approaches to care that
promote optimal physical functioning, nutrition and hydration needs and enhances the quality of life;
also incorporated environmental interventions that minimize stress

Medical Receptionist
Middletown Medical Group.                   Middletown, Ohio                                     July 2007 to February 2009
Scheduling patient appointments, explaining clinic policy to patients, receiving and delivering messages,
processing incoming and outgoing mail, receiving calls from hospital labs and x-ray, taking prescription
refill messages, scheduling patient hospital admissions, filing medical reports and insurance forms,
pulling patient charts, opening the office in the morning, and maintaining the receptionist area.

Personnel Specialist
USAF - San Antonio, TX
November 2002 to November 2006
Assist, advised and counsel military personnel and dependents of personnel on matters that concern
them in the Air Force community. Initiate and maintain personnel records of military members.
Collect and furnish management data changes to the personnel systems management office. Maintain
files of correspondence, regulations, directives, letters and other publications pertaining to personnel
administration. Advise personnel on career development, job specialties, and special assignments.
 

Education
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati, OH
April 2020 to December 2020
Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Hondros College - West Chester, OH
April 2018 to March 2020             Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Certificate in Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville, OH
2009 to 2010

Diploma
Middletown High School           Middletown, OH
1998 to 2002

Skills
• Home health
• CNA
• Medical office experience
• Dementia Care
• Vital Signs
• Staff Nurse
• LPN
• Medication Administration
• Behavioral health
• Infection Control Training
• Home Health
• Medical Receptionist
• Long Term Care
• EMR Systems
• Epic
• Medical Records
• Data Collection
• Experience Administering Injections
• Medical Imaging
• Home Care
• Managed Care
• Critical Care Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Medical Scheduling
• Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Supervising Experience
• Caregiving
• Triage
• Patient Care
• Pain Management
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
 

Certifications and Licenses.                  LPN
IV Certification
CPR Certification
AED Certification
BLS Certification
Professional In Human Resources
 

Compact State Nurse License
May 2023 to Present
Initial licensure through Ohio.

Education
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati, OH
April 2020 to December 2020
Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Hondros College - West Chester, OH
April 2018 to March 2020             Associate in Nursing Not Received 

Certificate in Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville, OH
2009 to 2010

Diploma
Middletown High School           Middletown, OH
1998 to 2002