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Brandy Jones

Portage

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with over 24 years of healthcare experience providing quality patient care and administrative support. Known for professionalism, teamwork, and maintaining patient safety and dignity in fast-paced clinical settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant G5

VA, Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for accurate reporting.
  • Support infection control protocols, promoting a safe healthcare setting for patients and staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake, documenting percentages and fluid consumption.
  • Performed EKGs, glucose monitoring, and bladder scans as needed, along with Specimen Collection.
  • Provide 1:1 patient monitoring for individuals requiring continuous supervision to ensure safety and well being.
  • Assist with the safe application of restraints, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and maintaining patient dignity and safety.

RCA

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2023
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assist with ADL's including personal hygiene, feeding and mobility.
  • Monitored and documenting vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided 1:1 patient observation and behavioral monitoring to ensure safety and emotional well being.
  • Assist with application of restraints in accordance with hospital policies and patient safety protocol.
  • Maintaining accurate head counts and patient safety checks, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards.
  • Performed safe patient transfers and repositioning using mechanical lift equipment such as the Hoyer Lift and Sara Stedy.

Medical Records Manager/Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Portage
01.2015 - 12.2019


  • Opened admission and closed discharged charts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of medical documentation.
  • Maintained and ordered required records and documentation to support daily operations and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with central supply to order medical supplies, maintain inventory levels, and coordinate devilries.
  • Assisted with staffing schedules to meet departmental and patient care needs.
  • Served as a Nursing Assistant as needed, providing direct patient care including ADLs, vital signs monitoring, and patient support.

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
12-2026

Skills

    ADLs

    Vital Sign Monitoring & Documentation

    1:1 patient observation

    Safe Patient Transfers (Hoyer lift, Sara Stedy& Ceiling lift)

    EKG, Glucose, and Bladder Scan Procedures along with Specimen Collection

    Feeding Assistance & Intake Monitoring

    Restraint Application & Patient Safety Monitoring

    Infection Control & Prevention Practices

    Patient Rounds and Head Counts

    Compassionate and Person-Centered Care

    Effective Communication with Patients and Family

    Confidentiality & HIPPA Compliance

    Collaboration with Nursing, Medical and Administrative Teams

Timeline

Nursing Assistant G5

VA, Hospital
09.2023 - Current

RCA

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2023

Medical Records Manager/Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Portage
01.2015 - 12.2019

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Nightingale College