Brandy Sargent
Manchester,NH
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with MAS Medical Staffing, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and quality of life through tailored care plans and effective communication. Adaptable team player dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient dignity in all interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 04.2027
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and support during treatment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Direct Support Professional
ISN
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and reporting them to supervisors for review.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote engagement and community integration.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Machine Operator/Assembler
Summit Packing
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with supply chain for timely restocking of materials.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflow, resulting in increased productivity across multiple shifts.
- Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation on machine operations and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Complied with safety standards to prevent machinery accidents and personnel injuries.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing supplies and tools efficiently, enabling faster completion of tasks.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester Central High School
Manchester, NH06.2002
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Maintaining privacy
Quality assurance
Patient assessments
Observing responses
Indirect patient care
Adaptable
Responding to emergencies
Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ISN
11.2023 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 04.2027
Machine Operator/Assembler
Summit Packing
09.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Manchester Central High School