Brandi Dunlap
Waco
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Lakeshore village nursing homes
Waco
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.
- And words with memory care anger management
Hospice Aide
Harbor Hospice
Waco
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
- Supported families by offering emotional reassurance and companionship.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Monitored patient comfort and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Hospice
Waco
06.2009 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
- Supported families by offering emotional reassurance and companionship.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Monitored patient comfort and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare professionals diligently.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
- Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
- Coordinated with volunteers for additional support services when needed.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Facilitated bereavement counseling sessions for family members following a death.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Helping with behaviors
- Doing education
- Being a friend and supportive with family members and patients
Education
AJ Moore Academy
Waco, TxCNA - CNA License
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient personal care
- Comfort management
- Safety protocols adherence
- Helping with combative people
- Behaviors
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant have had training and memory Care behavior and dealing with difficult people and family members
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Harbor Hospice
08.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Lakeshore village nursing homes
10.2021 - Current
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Hospice
06.2009 - 02.2024
CNA - CNA License
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.1997 - 05.1998
AJ Moore Academy