Angela Brown
Ninety Six,SC
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Services
Ninety Six, SC
01.2016 - Current
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Long Term Care
Greenwood , SC
01.2008 - 11.2018
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Regional Hospital
Greenwood , SC
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC HealthCare, Greenwood
Greenwood , SC
10.2002 - 10.2006
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - ADN
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC01-2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC07-2002
High School Diploma -
Ninety Six High School
Ninety Six, SC06-1994
Skills
- Conducting intakes
- Patient-focused care
- Observing responses
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Documenting behaviors
- Transporting patients
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology
- Family support and assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2002-Present
- Healthcare certificate 2023-Present
- CPR 2023-Present
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Services
01.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Long Term Care
01.2008 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC HealthCare, Greenwood
10.2002 - 10.2006
Some College (No Degree) - ADN
Piedmont Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ninety Six High School