BREA JEFFERSON
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in unit coordination, patient transportation, and medical supply management. Excels in front-desk operations, scheduling, and maintaining accurate patient records while fostering effective communication among patients, staff, and external organizations. Thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Associate (U/A)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, USA
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Unit Associate (U/A) in Neurology & Neurosurgery/EMU/Epilepsy Unit
- Provided comprehensive support to nursing staff, patients, visitors, and healthcare team members throughout each shift in a fast-paced neurology and neurosurgery environment.
- Monitored patients and provided sitter support, ensuring patient safety and promptly relaying concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted charge nurses with scheduling, patient records, and administrative responsibilities to support efficient unit operations.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, technicians, and other hospital personnel to meet patient and unit needs.
- Assisted with patient discharges and other patient-flow activities to help maintain an efficient unit.
- Answered incoming calls and accurately directed visitors, businesses, and other callers to the appropriate person or department.
- Transported patients safely to other hospital departments and diagnostic areas, including X-ray, following hospital procedures.
Home Health Caregiver
Wise Choice Assisted Living
Baltimore, USA
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and activities of daily living.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families, fostering independence and facilitating adjustment to disabilities.
- Prepared healthy meals and supported patients with daily routines and independent living activities.
- Documented patient progress through precise entries in logbooks, journals, and care plans.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patients by performing routine pulse, temperature, and blood pressure checks.
- Relayed changes in patient condition and needs to healthcare personnel, ensuring timely response and care adjustments.
- Provided home health care services to assist patients in daily activities.
Caregiver, Special Needs
PB Home Health Care Agency
Baltimore, USA
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care focused on clients' health, safety, and overall well-being.
- Conducted regular client check-ins and prepared progress reports to ensure ongoing assessment of care needs.
- Assisted clients with physical activities, daily living needs, and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented behavioral changes to ensure compliance with care requirements.
- Completed regular client check-ins and progress reports.
- Maintained accurate documentation to support and enhance individualized client care plans.
- Caregiver, Special Needs
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Edmondson-Westside High School
Baltimore, MD 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
- Patient Care & Support
- Patient Observation & Safety
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Transportation
- Medical Supply & Inventory Management
- Unit Operations
- Data documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Telephone & Visitor Communication
- Reception management
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Staff Support
- Meeting coordination
- Leadership development
Affiliations
- Girl talk sessions BCPSS 2025
Worlds AIDS day workshop Enoch Pratt Libary 2026
Timeline
Unit Associate (U/A)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Wise Choice Assisted Living
07.2019 - 03.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
PB Home Health Care Agency
02.2017 - 11.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Edmondson-Westside High School
09.2006 - 06.2010