Briea Douglas
Evansville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
American Senior Communities
Evansville , IN
03.2023 - Current
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Picker
Home Depot
Evansville, IN
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed inventory placement in the warehouse by sorting items into appropriate categories based on their size and weight.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery or working near hazardous materials.
- Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
- Maintained compliance with company policies by ensuring correct completion of all paperwork for receiving, stocking, and shipping.
- Operated powered industrial vehicles safely including but not limited to forklift, reach truck and cherry picker.
- Inspected product quality prior to packing and shipping out orders.
- Reported any damaged or defective items immediately to supervisor for further investigation.
- Received and processed customer orders for merchandise in a timely manner.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any discrepancies between physical count results versus system records.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Evansville, 47711
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Evansville, IN05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - General
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, INSkills
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Condition Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Guest Engagement
- Supply Restocking
- Beverage Preparation
- Order Management
- Food inspection
- Food Delivery
- Table Setting
- Food Running
- Guest Seating
- Safe Food Handling
- Table Bussing
- Buffet setup and takedown
- Performance Improvement
- Cash Handling
- POS operation
- Dish preparation
- Quality Control
- Suggestive Selling
- Professional Appearance
- Item promotion
- Special dietary requirements
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Menu knowledge
- Relationship Management
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Dining customer service
- Exceptional customer service
- Scheduling
- Call Management
- Paperwork Processing
- Data Collection
Affiliations
- communication skills
- leadership
- organization
- interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- CNA certificate
- Leadership
Certification
- CNA certification
- Liquor license
Briea
- Loving
- caring
- Compassionate
- understanding
- ability to redirect
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
American Senior Communities
03.2023 - Current
Picker
Home Depot
03.2018 - 03.2020
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Some College (No Degree) - General
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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