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Brenda Coleman

Gloucester,USA

Summary

I would like to obtain a position that provides a challenge and enhances career growth opportunities. I have worked as a patient care tech for a year , a medicine aid for six months and as a certified nursing assistant for 20+ years I love what I do and that's taking care of those who are unable to take care of themselves.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Patient Assistant

Visiting Angels
09.2023 - Current
  • Eased anxiety among new patients by conducting informative orientation sessions about hospital policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, lending a compassionate ear during difficult moments.
  • Reduced risk of infection transmission by adhering to strict sanitation protocols during room cleaning and linen changes.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to continuously enhance patient care skills and stay current with industry best practices.

Mail Carrier

US POSTAL SERVICE
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high volume of mail daily in a timely and efficient manner
  • Adapted quickly to new routes and delivery changes, increasing efficiency of mail distribution
  • Developed excellent customer service skills by ensuring timely delivery of packages and mail to customers

Patient Care Technician

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure
  • Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
  • Utilized computer systems for charting patient data
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when dealing with confidential information
  • Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
  • Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner
  • Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias
  • Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff

CNA / CMA

LORIEN BULLE ROCK
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring and ambulating patients
  • Provided compassionate care to patients and families in a long-term care setting
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate
  • Carried out physicians' orders promptly to ensure timely delivery of treatments and medications
  • Administered injections according to established protocols
  • Reported any changes in patient's condition to the nurse supervisor or physician
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients or their families
  • Assisted nursing staff with admissions, discharges, transfers of patients within the facility
  • Worked collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals in order to provide quality care for all patients

Foster Care Provider

PROGRESSIVE HORIZONS, INC
02.2010 - 03.2018
  • Adhered to all state regulations related to providing quality care for foster children
  • Developed positive relationships with local schools so that educational needs of the children were addressed effectively
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to improve the functioning of foster youth
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and professionals
  • Assisted in developing individualized plans for foster children based on their strengths and needs

CNA

GENESIS STAFFING
06.2005 - 07.2009
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control procedures when providing direct patient care
  • Respected the privacy rights of all individuals receiving services while maintaining confidentiality
  • Assisted elderly patients with personal care needs, such as bathing, grooming and toileting
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates

GNA

LORIEN BEL AIR ASSISTED LIVING
05.2002 - 11.2005
  • Scheduled follow up appointments for patients upon request after consultation with physician
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients
  • Compiled detailed medical histories from patients that included current medications, allergies and past illnesses
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for transport to outside laboratories

Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

LANDMARK MEDICAL GROUP
01.1999 - 03.2002
  • Assisted nursing staff with admissions, discharges, transfers of patients within the facility
  • Worked collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals in order to provide quality care for all patients

Education

PATIENT CARE TECH

VISION ALLIED INSTITUTE
Towson, MD
11-2018

MEDICINE AID

COMMUNITY COLLEGE BALTIMORE CITY
Baltimore, MD
09-2018

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
09-2010

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MEDIX SCHOOL OF NURSING
Towson, MD
01-2005

Timeline

Certified Patient Assistant

Visiting Angels
09.2023 - Current

Mail Carrier

US POSTAL SERVICE
08.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2019 - 08.2021

CNA / CMA

LORIEN BULLE ROCK
03.2018 - 06.2019

Foster Care Provider

PROGRESSIVE HORIZONS, INC
02.2010 - 03.2018

CNA

GENESIS STAFFING
06.2005 - 07.2009

GNA

LORIEN BEL AIR ASSISTED LIVING
05.2002 - 11.2005

Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

LANDMARK MEDICAL GROUP
01.1999 - 03.2002

PATIENT CARE TECH

VISION ALLIED INSTITUTE

MEDICINE AID

COMMUNITY COLLEGE BALTIMORE CITY

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Harford Community College

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MEDIX SCHOOL OF NURSING

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