Brandi Waterhouse

Educate parents, foster parents, grandparents, ect. on patient care and how to do first baths on newborn babies.

Assist Nurses in patient care, such as vitals/feeding.

Prepare bottles in the Milk lab, mixing with fortifiers.

Encourage positive coping skills for families.

Encourage hand hygiene in the Hospital setting.

Help create crafts keepsakes of the babies while they are in the NICU.

Document patient status through electronic charting.

Follow HIPPA guidlines.

Facilitate sibling visitations, educate them on the hospital setting and the patient's current medical state.

Provide grief support through sibling education, keepsake activities and resources.

Assist in the organization holiday keepsakes and photos, (Christmas & Easter) for each baby to receive if parents wish to consent.

Accompany Psych patient's in the Pediatric ER or Floor unit.

Train new hires who work on various hospital units.

• Worked through the Covid-19 outbreak the entirety of 2020 in the Stepdown ICU
• Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
• Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

• Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
• Contributed to the creation of engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and frameworks.
• Established positive relationships with students and families.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
• Worked one-on-one with special needs children
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Working one-on-one with troubled children, and Autistic children.
• Floated to different classrooms weekly, age ranging from 5 Mo-4Yr
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.