Bria Frierson
Forney,TX
Summary
Adept at blending patient care and relationship management, I elevated patient satisfaction at Corinth Rehabilitation Suites. Leveraging skills in dementia care and business development, I consistently met and exceeded targets at McKesson, showcasing exceptional negotiation and caregiving capabilities. My approach transforms challenges into opportunities for growth and patient well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Galen College
Dallas, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Served 6 different clinical rotations as part of the nursing school curriculum, including Pediatrics,
- Geriatrics, ICU, Neurology, and Med-Surg
- Gained exposure to 5 Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, including Epic and Allscripts
- Assessed patient vital signs during rotations and aided in the triaging of those patients by conducting comprehensive medical assessments
- Executed life-saving CPR on 2 different patients during ICU rotation
- Assisted an 11-person nursing team by anticipating their needs and providing an empathetic hand to patients and their families
- Performed basic front-office duties 5 days per week, including welcoming patients, patient intake,
Nurse Technician/CNA-Prn Status
Baylor Scott & white rehabilitation
Frisco, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with community policy
- Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
- Advises supervising charge nurse of resident's status at beginning and end of shift
- Contributes knowledge of resident's conditions/needs to resident care plans
- Assist in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure
- Observes and reports on residents' conditions, and documents observations as required
- Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Pilot Point, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Corinth Rehabilitation Suites on the Parkway
Denton, TX
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
- Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately
- Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables
- Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident's reach
- Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator
Home Health Aide
Educare
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Served 1 resident with Alzheimer's by providing encouragement, reminder and when in need assistance with activities of daily living, such as grooming, feeding and medication intake
- Improve her self-reliance, motivation for and memory of ADL'S by providing companionship, a listening ear, and patience during combative episodes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Buisness
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2017
Associate of Science - Buisness
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vital Signs
- Nursing
- Caregiving
- Care plans
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Physical assessments
- Wrap and bandage changing
- Comfort care
- Self-management
- Toileting assistance
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Medical Licenses
Timeline
Nursing Student
Galen College
04.2024 - Current
Nurse Technician/CNA-Prn Status
Baylor Scott & white rehabilitation
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
07.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Corinth Rehabilitation Suites on the Parkway
12.2020 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Educare
02.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Buisness
University of North Texas
Associate of Science - Buisness
Angelo State University
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