Briana Howell
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained an clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Sales Associate
JD Sports
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Youth Development Professional
The Boys And Girls Club
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive programs tailored to individual needs.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
JD Sports
02.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
01.2019 - 05.2023
Youth Development Professional
The Boys And Girls Club
07.2016 - 12.2022
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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