ArBrian Barnes
Pascagoula,US
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. Demonstrates effective communication with healthcare teams and compassion towards patients. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality while ensuring compliance with care plans and dietary needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
University of South Alabama Healthcare System
Mobile, Alabama
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to relay critical updates on patient conditions and needs, ensuring timely interventions.
- Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care and facilitating daily activities, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide comfort and support.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Promptly responded to call lights and addressed inquiries from staff and families, fostering effective communication and patient satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Healthcare
Bismarck, North Dakota
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote hygiene and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to various departments, ensuring their comfort and safety during transfers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals and assisted with feeding, enhancing patient nutrition and meal experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, US
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to promptly inform nurses of changes and support timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation to promote independence and enhance quality of care.
- Assisted patients with their daily needs, such as feeding and bathing.
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals.
- Gathered information about the client's medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lighthouse Assisted Living & Memory Care
Ocean Springs, US
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Evaluated patients' vital signs, documenting all pertinent data and noting any significant changes to report to nurse.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring a safe and supportive patient environment.
- Supported patients' hygiene needs by assisting with shaving, bathing, and tooth brushing to promote dignity and well-being.
- Positioned patients to enhance comfort and prevent complications.
- Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses.
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport.
- Cleaned areas, changed linens, and collected trash to prepare rooms for patients and prevent infections.
Home Aide
Comfort Keepers In Home Care
Gulfport, US
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recognized abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status and reported them to the case manager.
- Coordinated client appointments and provided transportation, fostering client engagement and access to services.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks that adhered to strict dietary guidelines.
- Used physical therapy to help patients improve their muscle tone, range of motion, and recovery from injuries.
- Supported career professionals by managing errands, mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation to enhance their efficiency.
- Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documents before filing everything in the client's files.
- Double-checked the data's accuracy and integrity.
- Addressed customer requests promptly via phone and email, ensuring satisfaction and timely assistance.
Education
Pre-B.S. Nursing - Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS05-2025
High School -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MS05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL03-2026
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient Assessments
- Recording vital signs
- Observing responses
- Infection control
- Nutritional support
- Clinical charting
- Records management
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Assisting mobility
- Compassionate
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed/Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurses Aide
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Accomplishments
Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
University of South Alabama Healthcare System
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Healthcare
05.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Singing River Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lighthouse Assisted Living & Memory Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Aide
Comfort Keepers In Home Care
02.2020 - 12.2021
Pre-B.S. Nursing - Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School -
Pascagoula High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama