Brandi Fisher
Prescott,Arizona
Summary
Detail-oriented & Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facility. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Well versed in measuring vitals, collecting medical specimens & assisting with non-invasive medical procedures. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals in the progressive role of Va float pool.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offer immediate assistance in staffing department to evaluate needs and deliver care while conducting hourly rounds on 8 to 15 patients.
- Support individualized patient care by recording vital signs every 6 hours, documenting observations, answering call lights, and evaluating patient needs.
- ·Confer with multidisciplinary healthcare team, nurses and CNA's to help effectively manage quality patient care with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including helping with personal hygiene needs, change linens, turning and repositioning of patients.
- Help in obtaining patient's medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Ensure the accurate, timely flow of information from patient admission till discharge and update healthcare team on patients' status.
- Strictly comply with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Health Technician
Millbrook Support - Contract Employee
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Health Prescott
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Certificate - CNA Course Completion
The Meadows of Northern Arizona Inc.
Prescott, AZ02.2021
Associate of Science - Agriculture Technology Management
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ12.2016
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
Prescott, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Medication Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- EMR Systems
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
05.2023 - Current
Health Technician
Millbrook Support - Contract Employee
01.2023 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Health Prescott
04.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate - CNA Course Completion
The Meadows of Northern Arizona Inc.
Associate of Science - Agriculture Technology Management
Yavapai College
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
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