Brandy Boyd
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
Children's Hospital Minnesota
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being for over 15 patients per shift.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patients and medical personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Healthcare
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs for over 20 beds.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in company software
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Group Home Manager for Mental Health
Meridian Services
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor.
- Scheduled over 10+ physician and other appointments weekly for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Child Caregiver
Brightstar Care
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported children in developing academic, social, and emotional skills, modeling good behavior in daily interactions
- Supported children's cognitive, social, and emotional development with quality childcare
- Used gentle disciplinary techniques to stop inappropriate behavior
- Arranged outings for children with focus on both entertainment and learning.
- Met needs of children of different ages with developmentally-appropriate activities
- Supported families dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse, and social adjustment.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern College
Miami, FL11-2024
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
Children's Hospital Minnesota
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Healthcare
05.2020 - 01.2022
Group Home Manager for Mental Health
Meridian Services
01.2018 - 04.2020
Child Caregiver
Brightstar Care
08.2014 - 12.2017
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern College
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