Brandi Horton
Cameron
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate CNA with extensive experience in patient care and rehabilitation services. Skilled in EMR Systems and providing Alzheimer's care, I excel in creating supportive environments for patients and staff alike. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and streamlining operations, demonstrating strong leadership and empathy in every role undertaken.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Helper
Cameron Area Christian Services Thift Store
Cameron
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, enhancing store presentation, and product appeal.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins and tables with merchandise.
- Received and unpacked the incoming items.
- Restocked shelves throughout the day as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Organized backroom storage areas to ensure efficient space utilization.
CNA
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
Cameron
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Help with daily needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
Cameron
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Help with daily needs and showers
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Supervisor/ Caregiver
Hearts Homes and Hands
Cameron
09.2020 - 08.2021
- I go to clients homes and help them around their house
- Cooking, cleaning, bathing, changing
- I oversee all of our caregivers
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with mobility issues such as transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair, using assistive devices.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Hills Nursing Home
Temple
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Help with resident daily needs
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
Cameron
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Help with residents' daily needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assistant Director of Rehab
Senior Rehab Solutions
Temple
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Print and file all paperwork in charts.
- Put new patients in the system for therapy.
- Go to daily meetings, and schedule therapy appointments as needed.
- Make sure all therapy planners are up to date.
- Help the director of rehab with anything else that needs to be done.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Generated billing reports to meet strict deadlines.
CNA
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
Cameron
07.2015 - 07.2016
- I was a Certified Nurse Aide who helped patients with their daily needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Rehab Technician
Reliant Therapy
Hearne
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Printed and filed all paperwork.
- Put new patients in the system, and helped PT and OT with their daily work.
- Developed goals for individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Performed non-clinical functions and transported patients.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided to each patient.
- Performed clerical duties, such as answering phones and ordering supplies.
- Frequently checked up on patients and offered assistance on using equipment.
- Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Prepared equipment prior to treatment sessions and cleaned up afterwards.
- Maintained and stocked equipment used in physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment areas.
- Coordinated communication between therapists, physicians, family members and other healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care plan.
- Delivered hands-on assistance to physical or occupational therapists in conducting in-patient treatment.
- Supported therapists with splinting, bracing and casting and provided care instructions to patients.
- Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans based on therapist evaluations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Ryan Therapy
Hearne
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Print and file all paperwork in charts.
- Supervise rehab staff, and put new patients in the system for therapy.
- Go to daily meetings, get the case load up on therapy treatments as needed and approved by my ROD, and schedule therapy appointments as needed, and get the insurance approval.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Evaluated performance metrics on a regular basis in order to measure effectiveness of rehab programs offered by the organization.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Created reports summarizing outcomes achieved through utilization of rehabilitation programs offered by the organization.
- Conducted initial assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress for patients receiving rehabilitation services.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Participated in budget development processes for the department in order to maximize resources available for providing rehabilitative services.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administrative personnel regarding patient care issues or concerns.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to rehabilitative services provided by the department.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department, including staff supervision and scheduling.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and appropriate documentation of services provided.
Medical Records Clerk, Transportation Aide and CNA
HEARNE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Hearne
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Interviewed patients and their families to obtain medical information, and got weight and height measurements and vital signs every month.
- Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news, and events.
- Managed various general office duties.
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring.
- Transported patients to and from different departments and doctors' appointments.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of patients, and followed infection control procedures.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA03.2025
Skills
- Assisted Living
- Personal assistant experience
- Telemarketing
- Laundry
- Childcare
- Meal Preparation
- Cleaning Experience
- Inside sales
- Caregiving
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Home health
- Residential Cleaning
- Home Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Computer skills
- Medical records
- Memory Care
- EMR Systems
- Supervising experience
- Professional manners
- Patient-focused care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Committed team player
- Microsoft office
- Power point
- Scheduling appointments
- Senior care
- Infection Control Training
- Customer service
- Office management
- Nursing (CNA)
- Customer assistance
- Workplace cleanliness
- Inventory management
- Merchandise display
- Product display setup
- Maintaining store appearance
- Stock replenishment
Certification
- Driver's License, Valid
- Certified Nurses Aide, 11/01/06, 04/30/24
- CNA, 11/01/06, 04/30/24
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 01/01/06, 12/31/24
References
- Heather Armstrong, 254-723-3872, Friend/coworker
- Meghan Cummins, 254-627-0524, coworker/manager
- Mesia Haynes, 254-627-1078, friend/coworker
Timeline
Store Helper
Cameron Area Christian Services Thift Store
06.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
02.2022 - 04.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 02.2022
Supervisor/ Caregiver
Hearts Homes and Hands
09.2020 - 08.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Hills Nursing Home
01.2020 - 09.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Director of Rehab
Senior Rehab Solutions
08.2017 - 01.2018
CNA
Winnie L Nursing & Rehab
07.2015 - 07.2016
Rehab Technician
Reliant Therapy
12.2014 - 02.2015
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Ryan Therapy
02.2014 - 11.2014
Medical Records Clerk, Transportation Aide and CNA
HEARNE HEALTHCARE CENTER
07.2012 - 02.2014
High school diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster High School
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