Ashanti Bruner
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic CNA with a proven track record, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient vital signs monitoring. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient-focused care, I excel in high-pressure environments, significantly improving patient outcomes. My adaptability and strong communication skills support team collaboration and patient comfort, embodying reliability and excellence in healthcare. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize task in fast-paced environment i am also interested in learning any new skills offered at a CNA position. Three years from now i will have completed the Radiology Tech program to advance my career in healthcare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
KAUIA CARE CENTER
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Travel Contract
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Travel CNA
Golden San Andreas
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Travel Contract
Travel CNA
Elite Healthcare Resources
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families on proper care techniques, empowering them to take an active role in their health maintenance.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Patient Care Technician/ Travel
Health South Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
03.2014 - 11.2020
- 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.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal mobility by supporting them during transfers, ambulation, and positioning activities.
- Supported patients' personal care needs, promoting hygiene and comfort with respect and sensitivity.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient care activities, improving quality of care through detailed records.
- Improved team communication with detailed handoff reports, ensuring continuity of care across shifts.
Hospice Aide
American Hospice
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal mobility by supporting them during transfers, ambulation, and positioning activities.
- Supported nursing staff with vital signs monitoring, contributing to timely adjustments in patient care plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Will Rogers College High School
Tulsa, OK05.2001
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Reliable team player
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Dressing assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Bedside manner
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Charting
- End of life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Healthcare ethics
- Maintaining privacy
- Geriatric Care
- Transporting patients
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Preparing meals
- Medical Records Management
- Outpatient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Vital signs
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- CPR Certification
- Organizational Skills
- CNA Certification
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Calm Under Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Matrix
- HCHB
- PCC
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Travel CNA
KAUIA CARE CENTER
11.2023 - 05.2024
Travel CNA
Golden San Andreas
12.2022 - 10.2023
Travel CNA
Elite Healthcare Resources
03.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician/ Travel
Health South Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2022
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
03.2014 - 11.2020
Hospice Aide
American Hospice
01.2008 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Will Rogers College High School