Brandy Adams
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Dependable nursing assistant with experience in acute care, outpatient services, and hospital support roles. Skilled in patient transfers, Epic charting, fall prevention, and room preparation. Recognized for teamwork, respectful communication, and keeping care safe and organized.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, California
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and independence at Adventist Health Sierra Vista.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to licensed nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Responded to patient needs with compassionate communication and respectful care.
- Supported nurses with patient transfers, positioning, and mobility assistance.
- Maintained clean, safe patient rooms following infection control procedures.
- Prepared rooms and supplies for admissions, discharges, and patient care tasks.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Prepared meal trays and provided feeding support while monitoring fluid intake in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Promoted a professional, respectful environment by demonstrating dignity and regard for patients, families, and colleagues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Assisted patient care in hospital unit
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes
- Supported bathing, dressing, and grooming tasks
- Repositioned patients to protect skin integrity
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Outpatient Services Unit
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Templeton, California
04.2000 - 02.2014
- Facilitated patient ambulation using appropriate equipment to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collected specimens and monitored vitals to enhance patient comfort and support optimal care environment.
- Assessed physical and emotional changes in patient condition to inform care decisions. Assist Nurses as Well As Surgeons Prep Patients For Surgery / GI Procedures, Helped Maintain Supplies For The Unit . Assisted In Ortho Clinic . As Well As The CDC Clinic . Assist With Discharging Patients . Scheduling Procedures, Keeping Unit Stocked.
Surgical Orderly
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Templeton, California
07.1999 - 04.2000
- Transported patients between units using wheelchairs, stretchers, and hospital protocols.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient rooms, stretchers, and transport equipment.
- Restocked linens, supplies, and patient care items across hospital areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers and repositioning tasks.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Templeton, California
12.1997 - 07.1999
- Cleaned patient rooms and shared areas at Twin Cities Community Hospital.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces following hospital infection control procedures.
- Supported nursing staff with room-cleaning requests and urgent service calls.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
Education
Acute Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College
Paso Robles, CA12-2001
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College
Paso Robles, CA10-2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Epic charting
- Patient transfers
- Infection control
- ADL assistance
- Patient transport
- Fall prevention
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Clinical communication
- Room preparation
- Patient feeding
- Computer literate
- Patient mobility support
- Patient care
- Call light response
- HIPAA
- Patient care and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic charting
- Continuing education
- Basic life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient assessments
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Mobility assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Personal hygiene support
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
- California Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 09.2022
Outpatient Services Unit
Twin Cities Community Hospital
04.2000 - 02.2014
Surgical Orderly
Twin Cities Community Hospital
07.1999 - 04.2000
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Twin Cities Community Hospital
12.1997 - 07.1999
Acute Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College