Akeira Brown
Warren Ohio
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with extensive experience at St Joes Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity through personalized care plans and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
St Joes Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient mobility and daily living activities to enhance comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge instructions to promote recovery and independence.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge related to patient care best practices.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Hospice Aide
Comfort Keepers
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to track patient health status accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain optimal care plans for patients.
- Supported family members by offering emotional reassurance and education on caregiving techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments to promote safety and hygiene.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, ensuring responsive care delivery at all times.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
Direct Support Professional
Siffrin
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or condition to supervisors.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients by adhering to established protocols.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills related to direct support services.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate records of care provided.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding
Warren Ohio 05.2024
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Safety protocols
- Organizational standards
- Scheduling
- Room preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Nursing assistance
- ADL support
- Relationship building
- Mobility assistance
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral management
- Dementia care
- Tube feeding
- Dining assistance
- CPR certification
- Patient positioning
- Acute care
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Restocking supplies
Certification
State tested nursing assistant.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
St Joes Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Hospice Aide
Comfort Keepers
01.2024 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional
Siffrin
07.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding