Breioana Terrell
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Worker
Leading Healthcare
Shreveport, LA
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a healthy environment.
- Documented patient care accurately, maintaining compliance with facility protocols and standards.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Personal Care Assistant
Cypress Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Bossier City, LA
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a healthy environment.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the direction of nursing staff to enhance patient recovery.
- Documented patient care accurately, maintaining compliance with facility protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care plans effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, fostering a positive care experience.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Direct Service Worker
The Blake by QSL Management
Bossier City, LA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a healthy environment.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the direction of nursing staff to enhance patient recovery.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Direct Service Worker
New Horizons In Home Care • Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, LA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a healthy environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Education
GED -
Bill J Priest For Economic Development
Dallas, TX08-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Light housekeeping
- Patient management
- Preparing meals
Timeline
Direct Service Worker
Leading Healthcare
02.2026 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Cypress Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
03.2024 - 10.2024
Direct Service Worker
The Blake by QSL Management
08.2022 - 11.2023
Direct Service Worker
New Horizons In Home Care • Shreveport, LA
07.2019 - 06.2020
GED -
Bill J Priest For Economic Development