BreannaMarie Berry
New Middletown,OH
Summary
Skilled Nurse Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, honed at Select Medical and other healthcare settings. Excelled in providing emotional support and maintaining privacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and infection control, contributing to a safer, more efficient care environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Select Medical
09.2024 - Current
- Operated electronic health record (EHR) systems to update patient information and track care plans.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to report changes in patient conditions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Utilized vital signs monitoring equipment to measure and record patients' blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms by ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and availability of necessary supplies.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to coordinate with healthcare team and provide compassionate patient support.
- Operated electronic health record systems to efficiently document patient information and manage care plans.
- Administered point-of-care testing devices to perform blood glucose checks and other diagnostic tests.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Nurse Assistant
Franciscan Manor
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to report changes in patient conditions.
- Operated electronic health record (EHR) systems to update patient information and track care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Utilized blood pressure monitors to accurately measure and record vital signs for patients.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
Education
Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Laurel Technical Institute
Hermitage, PAHigh School Diploma -
Hubbard High School
Hubbard, OH05.2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Information collection
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Motivational skills
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Select Medical
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
08.2018 - 07.2024
Nurse Assistant
Franciscan Manor
02.2017 - 11.2019
Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Laurel Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Hubbard High School
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