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Breanna Cross

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Anticipated Licensed Practical Nurse graduate, December 2025 with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, hands-on care as a CNA/Patient Care Technician. With the last 3 years focused in supporting mothers and newborns in postpartum and pediatric settings, including vital sign monitoring, breastfeeding support, and patient/family education. Dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered, and family-focused care while beginning my nursing career.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician, Postpartum/Pediatrics

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
09.2021 - Current
  • Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

ACT Healthcare
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Certified Medical Assistant

Miller's Health Systems
06.2015 - 02.2020
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Anderson
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Waldron Jr. Sr. High School
Waldron, IN
05-2016

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Observing responses
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Patient-focused care
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • Organizational skills
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Breastfeeding support

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA1502863
  • Basic Life Support CPR; 2015
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Anticipated Dec. 2025


Timeline

Patient Care Technician, Postpartum/Pediatrics

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
09.2021 - Current

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

ACT Healthcare
07.2020 - 09.2021

Certified Medical Assistant

Miller's Health Systems
06.2015 - 02.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Waldron Jr. Sr. High School