BREANNA PIERCE
Dexter,OH
Summary
Qualified Michigan Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced delivering high-quality care to patients in acute care and long-term care facilities. Praised highly by supervisors and professors in ability to handle high pressure situations, critical thinking skills and building patient rapport. Expert knowledge in Memory care, seeking to enhance individual skills and improve patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Patient Safety Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2019
- Worked to alleviate isolation and loss of personal freedom in patients resulting from deteriorating physical and mental health.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Memory Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and a friendly smile
- Helped residents with mobility needs and cognitive impairments and assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Embraced teamwork and collaboration among all staff
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Patient Care Technician
St David's South Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Medication Aide
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University, Bronson School of Nursing
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined
West Washtenaw Consortium
State of Michigan Nurse Aide License MI00 - undefined
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid/BLS - undefined
01.2015 - 01.2021
Community Mental Health Partnership Recipient Rights/Confidentiality Certificate - undefined
Skills
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Organization and Time Management
Clinical Documentation
Physical assessments
Direct Patient Care
Professional bedside manner
Clinical Experience
Elders Rotation: Friendship Village
August 28th, 2018-December 14th, 2018
Peds/OB Rotation: Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, Pediatric Unit, BMH
January 7th, 2019-April 27th, 2019
Med Surg 1 Rotation: Adult Medical Unit, BMH
August 28th, 2019-December 14th, 2019
Med Surg 2 Rotation: Ortho Surgical Unit, BMH
January 6th, 2020-April 25th, 2020
Timeline
Memory Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
11.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St David's South Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021
Patient Safety Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2019
Medication Aide
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University, Bronson School of Nursing
08.2016 - 12.2020
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid/BLS - undefined
01.2015 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined
West Washtenaw Consortium