Brenda Nicholson
New York,NY
Summary
Adept at medication coordination and providing compassionate client care, I significantly improved patient well-being at Universal Care Agency. Leveraging my adaptability and empathetic listening, I excel in dynamic healthcare settings, consistently ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Universal Care Agency
New York, NY
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information. Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients. Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention, and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection, and maintained the cleanliness of the clients' environment by cleaning surfaces.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability, aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals, and continually monitored safety. and encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients. Improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels. Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents. Monitored vitals use and medication use document variances concerning responses. Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis. Followed the care plan and direction to administer medication.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Nursing Assistant
Berna family
New York, NY
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medications.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
EKG Technician
Siri Medical Center
St. Catherine, Jamaica, Jamaica
05.2001 - 10.2019
- Maintained patient records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Operated a variety of medical equipment including defibrillators, pulse oximeters, blood pressure cuffs and electrocardiographs.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain the purpose of the test and answer any questions they may have had about it.
- Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
- Assisted physicians in interpreting EKG results to diagnose medical conditions or detect irregularities. Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by the physician. Performed EKG test on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
Caregiver
Kennedy Family
New York, NY
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angels Home Health Care
New York, NY
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Caregiver
Karens Family
New York, NY
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Providing emotional support to the client.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistance
Institute of Healthcare Careers
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Patient care and companionship
- Housekeeping
- Care plan adherence
- Empathetic listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Custom
- With a certificate in Generotology, this gives me the added benefit of being more adapt to the clients needs which include pain management and compassion care.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Universal Care Agency
06.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing Assistant
Berna family
02.2015 - 03.2021
Caregiver
Kennedy Family
04.2012 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angels Home Health Care
03.2012 - 04.2013
Caregiver
Karens Family
09.2011 - 02.2012
EKG Technician
Siri Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistance
Institute of Healthcare Careers
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