Bridgett Vaughn
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful 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. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Caregiver
Temple Hills, MD
03.2011 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CNA/ GNA
Solid Rock Healthcare Services, Medication Tech
05.2008 - 03.2011
- Perform personal care duties and assist with ADLs –Perform light housekeeping and laundry –Shopping and errands–Medication administration and record on MAR –Accompany patient to medical appointments –Assist patient with ROM exercises –Meal planning and preparation –Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels–Charting/ progress notes and documentation of incidents and other pertinent information
Security Officer
Merchandise Mart Properties Inc
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Control entry access –Maintain visitor/contractor log –Verify staff/visitor identification –Conduct security patrol checks –Respond to emergency alarms –Initiate emergency response team –Guard against theft and harm to real and personal property –Manage telephone system
- Write reports
Mentor
Mentor Network
03.1997 - 08.2004
- Provide therapeutic in-home treatment to emotionally disturbed adolescents -Coordinate specialized services for clients with mental and physical disabilities -Provide appropriate daily care, activity and supervision -Schedule routine medical and dental care -Document client progress and unusual events and occurrences
- Provide transportation for appointments and community activities
Guard Supervisor
Commission on Mental Health Services
07.1993 - 03.1997
- Supervised nine guards in the Security Patrol Operations Unit –Maintained a high quality of work –Responsible for employee work schedules –Counseled employees in regards to grievances and disciplinary actions –Responsible for approval of annual and sick leave request –Participated in selection process for new hire employees –Conducted all security training
Special Police Officer
DC General Hospital
11.1990 - 07.1993
- Enforced District of Columbia Criminal Codes on a daily basis –Enforced Special Orders from the Metropolitan Police Department and the rules and regulations of DC General Hospital –Protected staff, visitors, patients and related tenant agencies on the grounds of the hospital while protecting both private and government materials also on the property
Guard Supervisor
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
08.1989 - 11.1990
- Supervised ten guards in the Security Patrol Operations Unit –Maintained a high quality of work –Responsible for employee work schedules –Counseled employees in regards to grievances and disciplinary actions –Responsible for approval of annual and sick leave request –Participated in selection process for new hire employees – Completed Employee Performance Evaluations –Conducted all security training
Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Security Guard
08.1988 - 08.1989
- Maintained surveillance of the building –Responsible for operation and monitoring of closed circuit cameras –Maintained sign in log of all facility visitors –Performed identification checks for patient authorized leave –Issued and collected assigned keys for over 800 employees – Monitored contract security officers in lobby areas – Maintained surveillance of patient wards – Operated panic system device and portable radios – Conducted periodic interior checks of the doors and corridors – Implemented safety procedures for fire, emergency and code alarms
Security Officer
City-Wide Security Services
11.1985 - 08.1988
- Conducted escorts and special details detaining and supervising illegal immigrants – Completed daily reports –Provided one to one supervision and suicide watch of detainees
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballou High School
Washington, DCServSafe Managers Certification Bethesda -
IT Works Learning Center
MDGNA -
CNA
Annapolis, MDPeople 4 People -
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2015
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Document Management
- Emergency Response
- Stationary Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Staff Management
- CCTV Surveillance
- Emergency Management
- Visitor Tracking
- Access Control
- Metal Detector Operation
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- General Security
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Security Screenings
- Report Generation
- Surveillance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Caregiver
03.2011 - 08.2024
CNA/ GNA
Solid Rock Healthcare Services, Medication Tech
05.2008 - 03.2011
Security Officer
Merchandise Mart Properties Inc
01.2007 - 10.2007
Mentor
Mentor Network
03.1997 - 08.2004
Guard Supervisor
Commission on Mental Health Services
07.1993 - 03.1997
Special Police Officer
DC General Hospital
11.1990 - 07.1993
Guard Supervisor
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
08.1989 - 11.1990
Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Security Guard
08.1988 - 08.1989
Security Officer
City-Wide Security Services
11.1985 - 08.1988
High School Diploma -
Ballou High School
ServSafe Managers Certification Bethesda -
IT Works Learning Center
GNA -
CNA