BRIANA BLANTON
Baytown,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Houston Methodist Hospital. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support, I excel in enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal care and safety for patients while maintaining high organizational standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
Baytown, TX
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Pasadena, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Adolescent House Manager Certified Nursing Assistant
Nexus Neurorecovery Center
Conroe, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Established an atmosphere of trust, respect, and professionalism within the household, fostering a positive environment for both family members and staff.
- Proactively identified potential issues or conflicts within the household and worked to resolve them in a timely and effective manner.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Improved household efficiency by implementing detailed schedules and routines for staff members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Porte Health Care
La Porte Tx
01.2018 - 11.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
General
Liberty High School
Liberty, TX06.2015
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Safety protocols
- Goal setting
- Organizational standards
- Seizure precautions
- Specimen collection
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Nursing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- OSHA compliance
- Patient education
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Dementia care
Certification
BLS
CNA
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
Adolescent House Manager Certified Nursing Assistant
Nexus Neurorecovery Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Porte Health Care
01.2018 - 11.2021
General
Liberty High School