Brandy Wheelis
Bend,OR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care, promoting independence and dignity. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient transfers, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while providing emotional support and fostering a positive healing environment. Proactive and dedicated to advancing career by staying current with best practices in nursing care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patient.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
CNA License - Nursing
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation
Bend, OR12-2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
CNA
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - Current
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
CNA License - Nursing
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation
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