Brenda Spencer
Belen,NM
Summary
Adept at delivering exceptional patient care, demonstrated through a proven track record at South Valley Care Center and mastery in HIPAA compliance and electronic charting. This compassionate caregiver excels in fostering patient-focused environments, significantly contributing to improved care standards and patient satisfaction. Skilled in both bedside manner and infection control, ensuring comprehensive support and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Valley Care Center
2023.09 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Career Staff Unlimited
2021.06 - 2023.09
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accountable Healthcare
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Nurse Technician II
Presbyterian Hospital
2011.05 - 2019.08
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
- Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through participation in continuing education opportunities and staying current on industry best practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room cleanings and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to 15 patients in hospital facility.
Nurse Technician II
Westways Staffing Services
2010.06 - 2011.05
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening during pre-operative preparations.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
- Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through participation in continuing education opportunities and staying current on industry best practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room cleanings and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to 15 patients in hospital facility.
Nurse Technician II
Signature HealthCARE
2010.01 - 2010.08
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room cleanings and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belen Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation
2009.04 - 2010.08
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2004
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Lifting
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Transporting patients
- Colostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Valley Care Center
2023.09 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Career Staff Unlimited
2021.06 - 2023.09
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accountable Healthcare
2019.08 - 2021.06
Nurse Technician II
Presbyterian Hospital
2011.05 - 2019.08
Nurse Technician II
Westways Staffing Services
2010.06 - 2011.05
Nurse Technician II
Signature HealthCARE
2010.01 - 2010.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belen Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation
2009.04 - 2010.08
MBA - Accounting And Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of Phoenix