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Brianne Scherrer

Moscow,IA

Summary

Compassionate CNA with 4 years of experience supporting daily living needs, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and patient safety in fast-paced care settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wilton Retirement Community
Wilton, IA
04.2023 - 06.2026

• Assisted patients with daily living tasks, including serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and repositioning, to enhance comfort and care.

• Monitored and documented food and fluid intake and output, communicating significant changes to medical and nursing staff to ensure patient needs were met.

• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.

Coordinated patient ambulation using safe equipment in clinical settings, promoting mobility and recovery.

  • • Protected patient privacy through strict HIPAA compliance.

Patient Care Technician/ CNA

Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville, Iowa
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Transferred residents safely using gait belts and lift equipment
  • Responded promptly to call lights and resident requests
  • Recorded care tasks in electronic health records and shift notes
  • Maintained clean resident rooms and followed infection control procedures
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Resident Care Associate

Prairie Hills
Tipton, Iowa
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Built trusting relationships with residents through calm, respectful communication
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Communicated effectively with residents, family members and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status and care plan implementation.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Gave medication reminders and monitored medications taken by the resident according to physician orders.
  • Provided emotional support to residents who are experiencing stress or anxiety due to illness or disability.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens, tidying rooms.
  • Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
  • Served meals to residents according to individual meal plans, nutritional needs and personal preferences.
  • Assisted with mobility issues, including transferring residents from bed to wheelchair or vice versa.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments and other relevant information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
06-1997

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA

Skills

  • Activities of daily living
  • Intake and output
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Gait belt transfers
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Infection control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Palliative care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal hygiene
  • Teamwork
  • Reliable companion

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wilton Retirement Community
04.2023 - 06.2026

Patient Care Technician/ CNA

Mechanicsville Specialty Care
03.2022 - 04.2023

Resident Care Associate

Prairie Hills
06.2020 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Muscatine Community College
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