Brandi Blay
Flat Rock,MI
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 18 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Riverview Jefferson
Detroit, MI
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of residents, ensuring safety and comfort.
CNA
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities
Monroe, MI
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
SKLD
Yipsilanti , MI
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene.
- Point Click care system for charting.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
High School Diploma - All
Flat Rock High School
Flat Rock, MiSkills
Customer service Serve guests
Patient Relations
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Calm and Level-Headed Under stress
Patient Family Relations
Training with Matrix and Point Click Care
Training with Hoyer lift, Sit to Stand, Weight Hoyer Lift
Monitoring Fluids
Infection Control Procedures
Respiratory Equipment Training
Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Feeding Assistance
Nutrition and Diet
Observation Documentation
Fluid Measurement
Output Monitoring and Reporting
Vital Signs Collection
Linen Replacements
Bedsore Prevention
Caregiver Relations
Emotional and Social Support
Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
Charting Expertise
Assisting With Personal Grooming
Timeline
CNA
Riverview Jefferson
01.2024 - 02.2025
CNA
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities
01.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
SKLD
06.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - All
Flat Rock High School