Brianna Donato
Middletown
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Garnet Health Medical Center, enhancing patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective communication. Skilled in electronic charting and patient assessments, I excel in fostering relationships and ensuring safety, contributing to improved care outcomes and a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Garnet Health Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
Nursing Assistant
The Carlucci Home
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
- Coordinated with dietary staff to ensure patient nutritional needs were met, promoting overall health.
Education
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06-2013
Skills
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Computer literate
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Garnet Health Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistant
The Carlucci Home
06.2016 - 06.2017
Pine Bush High School
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