Tara Brewer
Minneapolis
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at the American Indian Community and Development Corporation, skilled in direct patient care and withdrawal management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through empathetic communication and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring culturally competent care and adherence to work policy/protocol.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Indian Community and Development Corporation, Withdrawal Management/Detox
10.2016 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications/injections, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms related to alcohol and opioid withdrawal.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Health Inc. Minneapolis Juvenile Detention Center
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Minneapolis Public Schools, Green Central Community School
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided episodic and emergency care for students and staff.
- Administered medications.
- Attendance support- entering/updating codes.
- Charted visits in student daily log/electronic pupil health record.
- Running attendance and immunization reports.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walker City View/Walker Methodist
06.2002 - 02.2007
- Obtained residents' vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications, G-tube feedings, diabetes and wound care.
- Transcribed MD orders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12-2001
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetes management
- Trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient charting
- Wound care
Certification
AHA BLS for HealthCare Providers 8/11/2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Indian Community and Development Corporation, Withdrawal Management/Detox
10.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Health Inc. Minneapolis Juvenile Detention Center
06.2016 - 10.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Minneapolis Public Schools, Green Central Community School
09.2014 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walker City View/Walker Methodist
06.2002 - 02.2007
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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