Brianna Lawson
Winterset
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Azira Health of Winterset
Winterset, IA
01.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall health standards within facility.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Led initiatives to improve resident engagement through recreational activities and social programs.
- 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 respirations.
- 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.
- 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.
Production custodian
Hyvee produce commissary
Chariton, IA
07.2021 - Current
- Make sure the trash is taken care of clean produce off the floor move empty pallets and totes
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accura Healthcare
Creston, IA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Order Selector
Hy-vee HBC warehouse
Chariton, IA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Selected orders and put them on a pallet
Production Worker
hy-vee shortcuts
Chariton, IA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Packaged food and cut food
Sandwhich Artist
Subway
Greenfield, IA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Clean up the store
- Serve customers
- Cash out the register
- Prep meat cheese veggies and sauce
- Cook cookies and bread
Direct Support Professional
Imagine the Possibilities
Creston, IA
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Help consumers do daily activities and goal go to their appointments or outings
- Make sure they got clean clothes and their rooms are cleaned up
- Make supper for them
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Recording vital signs
- Positioning patients
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- working on getting my certified medical assistant certification also
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Azira Health of Winterset
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accura Healthcare
08.2025 - 01.2026
Order Selector
Hy-vee HBC warehouse
11.2022 - 01.2023
Production custodian
Hyvee produce commissary
07.2021 - Current
Production Worker
hy-vee shortcuts
07.2021 - 10.2022
Sandwhich Artist
Subway
08.2019 - 11.2019
Direct Support Professional
Imagine the Possibilities
03.2017 - 07.2017