Brianne Bennifield
Easley,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Technician with successful patient care and geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. 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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advance Nursing
01.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Cath, foley, and pic line care
- Charting On patients such as nutrition intake, urinary and Bowel movement output, ADL’s, and behavior
- Assist with toileting such as ambulating or transferring to the toilet and self hygiene care, bedpan, or transferring/ ambulating to a bed side commode
- Making beds with or without patient in the bed
- Assisting in first aid and/CPR if needed
- Foley/Ostomy care
- Assist with feeding
- Restorative care
- Assist with combative/aggressive/confused patients
- Patient care sitter (suicide watch)
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Communicated with teammates about resident needs for consistent quality.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Read physician orders and matched to residents' medication administration records.
- Observed residents to detect response to medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Verified resident identity and recorded drug, dosage and administration time using specific forms.
- Presented medication to resident and observed ingestion or self-application or personally administered medication.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manna Health And Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Cath, foley, and pic line care
- Charting On patients such as nutrition intake, urinary and Bowel movement output, ADL’s, and behavior
- Assist with toileting such as ambulating or transferring to the toilet and self hygiene care, bedpan, or transferring/ ambulating to a bed side commode
- Making beds with or without patient in the bed
- Assisting in first aid and/CPR if needed
- Foley/Ostomy care
- Assist with feeding
- Restorative care
- Assist with combative/aggressive/confused patients
- Patient care sitter (suicide watch)
Certified Patient Care Technician
Prisma Health Upstate
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cath, foley, and pic line care
- Charting On patients such as nutrition intake, urinary and Bowel movement output, ADL’s, and behavior
- Assist with toileting such as ambulating or transferring to the toilet and self hygiene care, bedpan, or transferring/ ambulating to a bed side commode
- Making beds with or without patient in the bed
- Assisting in first aid and/CPR if needed
- Foley/Ostomy care
- Assist with feeding
- Restorative care
- Assist with combative/aggressive/confused patients
- Patient care sitter (suicide watch)
- Assist with pre-op and post-op care of patients
- Perform scheduled hibiclens baths for patients preparing for surgery and post surgery
- Empty and measure surgical foleys
- Condom Catheter and peri wick catheter care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cath, foley, and pic line care
- Charting On patients such as nutrition intake, urinary and Bowel movement output, ADL’s, and behaviors
- Assist in wound care
- Assist with toileting such as ambulating or transferring to the toilet and self hygiene care, bedpan, or transferring/ ambulating to a bed side commode
- Making beds with or without patient in the bed
- Assisting in first aid and/CPR if needed
- Foley/Ostomy care
- Assist with feeding
- Restorative care
- Assist in physical therapy
- Assist in collecting specimens for labs
- Assist with combative/aggressive/confused patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetwood Health And Rehab
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cath, foley, and pic line care
- Charting On patients such as nutrition intake, urinary and Bowel movement output, ADL’s, and behaviors
- Assist in wound care
- Assist with toileting such as ambulating or transferring to the toilet and self hygiene care, bedpan, or transferring/ ambulating to a bed side commode
- Making beds with or without patient in the bed
- Assisting in first aid and/CPR if needed
- Foley/Ostomy care
- Assist with feeding
- Restorative care
- Assist in physical therapy
- Assist in collecting specimens for labs
- Assist with combative/aggressive/confused patients
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN Nursing (Still Pursuing Not Graduated Yet)
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC08.2019
High School Diploma - College Prep
Liberty High School
Liberty, SC08.2008
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Linen Replacements
- Needs Determination
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Surgical Preparation
- Fluid Measurement
- Nutrition and Diet
- Emotional and Social Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Oral Hygiene
- Transporting Patients
- Medications Familiarity
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Preparing Meals
- Recording Vital Signs
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Collecting Specimens
- Documenting Behaviors
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Conducting Intakes
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Observing Responses
- Universal Precautions
- Responding to Emergencies
- Basic Life Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Diagnosing Failures
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Respiratory Failure
- Monitoring Fluids
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Medication Assistance
- Exercise Planning
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Consistent Follow Through
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Patient Safety Management
- Memory Improvement
- Feeding Tube Management
- Alcohol Rubs
- CNA Certification
- Preparing Devices
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Personal Care Assistance
- Quality Education
- Documenting Activities
- Biohazard Disposal
- Quality Patient Care
- Care Monitoring
- Bathing and Dressing
- Bed Transfers
- Facilitating Change
- Intercultural Competence
- Managing Routines
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- First Aid Certification
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Dietary Needs
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Patient Feeding
- Mobility Devices
- Patient Health Information Access
- Company Guidelines
- Operational Standards
- Mental Health Care
- Direct Supervision
- Nursing Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Healthcare Information
- Medication Preparation
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Insulin Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Admission
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant license #555638
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support ID#F8328EC7
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician Certificate #1000001114431
- EKG Certification of class completion of 120 hours (still need to complete national exam)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advance Nursing
01.2021 - Current
Certified Patient Care Technician
Prisma Health Upstate
06.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manna Health And Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
02.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health
07.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetwood Health And Rehab
07.2016 - 07.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN Nursing (Still Pursuing Not Graduated Yet)
Tri-County Technical College
High School Diploma - College Prep
Liberty High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant license #555638
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support ID#F8328EC7
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician Certificate #1000001114431
- EKG Certification of class completion of 120 hours (still need to complete national exam)
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