Brandy Hall
Eddyville,Il
Summary
Efficient and reliable CNA with 16 years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Southgate Nursing and Rehab
Metropolis, IL
09.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
Support tech
Autumn ridge supportive living
Vienna, IL
04.2008 - 07.2014
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
Pca
Lourdes Hospital
Paducah, KY
02.2003 - 04.2008
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Texas High School
Texarkana, TX1997
Certified nursing assistant - undefined
Shawnee community college
2000
Emt certificate - undefined
Shawnee community college
2015
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Culinary talent
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Wound care specialist
- Adaptable
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care awareness
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Patient/family focused
Timeline
Cna
Southgate Nursing and Rehab
09.2015 - Current
Support tech
Autumn ridge supportive living
04.2008 - 07.2014
Pca
Lourdes Hospital
02.2003 - 04.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Texas High School
Certified nursing assistant - undefined
Shawnee community college
Emt certificate - undefined
Shawnee community college
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