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Brandy Poindexter

Columbus,OH

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

STNA

Ganzhorn Suites
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.

Student

First Stick Phlebotomy
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Direct Care Manager

Healthcare Concierge
02.2019 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced client well-being by developing individualized care plans and implementing customized interventions.
  • Managed staff schedules efficiently, ensuring optimal coverage and maintaining high-quality care for clients.
  • Improved team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing ongoing feedback to direct care staff.
  • Reduced incident rates through diligent monitoring and implementation of safety protocols.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of care programs, making data-driven adjustments as needed to improve outcomes for clients.
  • Elevated overall quality of care within the facility through rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes coupled with targeted intervention strategies.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Technology Education College
Columbus, OH
11.2026

High School Diploma -

Adult And Community Education, Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
06.2024

Skills

  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • End of life care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Safety measures
  • Care Plan Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Specimen handling
  • Venipuncture
  • Recording data
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Records Review
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Blood collection techniques

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student

First Stick Phlebotomy
11.2023 - 02.2024

STNA

Ganzhorn Suites
01.2023 - Current

Direct Care Manager

Healthcare Concierge
02.2019 - 01.2023

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Technology Education College

High School Diploma -

Adult And Community Education, Columbus City Schools

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