Breauna Brown
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience at Corewell Health, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective communication. Committed to infection control and safety protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
Troy, MI
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and maintained a safe environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported patients with mobility, hygiene, and feeding to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective communication regarding patient needs.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills in patient handling and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times for improved satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Beaumont Hospital
Troy, MI
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in patient rooms and common areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor buffers and vacuums, efficiently.
- Managed waste disposal following hospital protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely room turnover for incoming patients.
- Trained new staff on cleaning procedures and safety practices effectively.
- Monitored supply levels to ensure availability of cleaning materials at all times.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Implemented best practices for infection control through thorough cleaning techniques.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by maintaining clean, orderly, and welcoming environments throughout the facility.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Showcased exceptional work ethic and reliability, contributing to team success and maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Upheld a strong safety culture by consistently following established guidelines for the handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Exceeded departmental goals for cleanliness ratings through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of daily work.
- Complied with applicable standards during cleaning of specialty areas such as labs, surgery suites, and labor and delivery rooms to maintain exceptional level of cleanliness.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment usage to ensure consistency across the team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MISkills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control
Patient relationship building
Mobility assistance
Vital sign monitoring
Catheter care
Electronic charting
Patient relations
Companionship and emotional support
Patient assessments
Light housekeeping
HIPAA
Call light response
Vital signs
Patient care quality
Collecting vital signs
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
03.2024 - 09.2025
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Beaumont Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
Dorsey College