BRANDY FARNSLEY
CNA
Evansville,IL
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with senior-level expertise in healthcare. Strong observation, reliability, bedside manner, and time-management skills to effectively meet patient needs in fast-paced care facilities. Proficient in providing mobility and personal hygiene support. Organized and dependable, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. State-certified Nursing Assistant with the necessary expertise to excel in healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Bud Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Tempe, AZSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Collecting vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Electronic Charting
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
Timeline
CNA
Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Bud Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
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