Breanna Dirkson
Lewistown,MT
Summary
Experienced and dedicated CNA adept at residential centered care, while committed to effective team collaboration. Committed to safeguarding the privacy, dignity and well-being of patient/residents/clients while adhering to all patient care guidelines and facilitiy protocol. 12 years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. With experience in Assisted Living administration level 1 certified. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with interpersonal and communication skills. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehab Hospital of Montana
Billings, Montana
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, transferring to and from W/C.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients. Mechanical lifts, Sara steady.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- End of life care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatland Memorial Hospital
Harlowton, Montana
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Verified visitor identification and contact details.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MMHNCC
Lewistown, MT
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fergus High
Lewistown, MT05-2008
Skills
- Conducting intakes
- Documenting behaviors
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Care plan implementation
- Adaptable
- Recording vital signs
- Blood glucose testing
- Positioning patients
- Quick problem solver
- Complex Problem-solving
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- BLS certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehab Hospital of Montana
09.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatland Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
MMHNCC
02.2024 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Fergus High