Breanna Christianson
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-centered experience. Skilled at addressing patient needs with compassionate and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and a respectful attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Student Nurse Intern- Operating Room
UW Health Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed skilled tasks such as sterile foley catheter placement, instrument counts, obtaining biological specimens, positioning patients, prepping patients and maintaining a sterile field throughout the case.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Certified Nursing Assistant- Memory Care Unit
Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, and answering calls, and documenting on cares provided.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Madison, WI12.2023
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts- Pre-Professional Health
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05.2021
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping, using EPIC
- Measuring & Recording Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Emotional Intelligence
- Drug Familiarity & Administration
- Patient Safety Management
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Intercultural Competence
- Time Management
- Medications Familiarity
- Patient Safety Management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- First Aide/CPR Certified
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern- Operating Room
UW Health Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant- Memory Care Unit
Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts- Pre-Professional Health
Madison Area Technical College
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- First Aide/CPR Certified
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