Brandon Lewis
Greenwood,WI
Summary
Accomplished CNA with experience at Meadowbrook Black River Falls, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Demonstrated expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction by 20%. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring holistic care and adherence to HIPAA compliance. Skilled in problem-solving and patient advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Clipboard Health
Wisconsin
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Assisted with patient care activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to ensure safety and comfort.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, utilizing proper transfer techniques.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide holistic care to patients.
Cna
Meadowbrook Black River Falls
Black River Falls, WI
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic care approaches for residents.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Supported recreational activities that promoted social interaction and positive mental health among residents.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cna
Clark County Rehab and Living
Owen, WI
02.2009 - 06.2019
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans, enhancing resident comfort and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident environments, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma - High School
Lincoln High School
Wisconsin Rapids, WI06.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
CNA
Clipboard Health
06.2019 - 06.2025
Cna
Meadowbrook Black River Falls
02.2019 - 06.2024
Cna
Clark County Rehab and Living
02.2009 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - High School
Lincoln High School