Alyssa Brown
Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Pruitt Healthcare, skilled in patient care and electronic charting. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective monitoring of vital signs and implementing safety protocols. A reliable team player dedicated to fostering positive relationships and ensuring high-quality care.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
Columbia, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans for residents.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Grove Nursing Home
Kirkwood, MO
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delmar Gardens On The Green
Chesterfield, MO
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted routine checks on equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for patient care needs.
Phlebotomist
BJC Christian Northeast Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to quality control protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems for compliance and tracking.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy procedures, ensuring adherence to hospital standards and best practices.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
Illinois Phlebotomy Tech -
Aspire Healthcare Solution
Florissant, MO2019
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Companionship and emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Healthcare ethics
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Quality assurance
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant. Phlebotomy technician.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
03.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Grove Nursing Home
12.2023 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delmar Gardens On The Green
04.2020 - 11.2023
Phlebotomist
BJC Christian Northeast Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
Phlebotomy Tech -
Aspire Healthcare Solution