Britney Harper
Springfield,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Centurion, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions. Recognized for promoting independence and dignity in patients, ensuring high-quality care and support in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centurion
Lincoln, IL
07.2025 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Massage Therapist
Massage Luxe Spa
Springfield, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Received consistent positive feedback from clients after implementing new stretching techniques into massage sessions.
- Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques.
- Offered aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping as part of massage treatments.
- Adapted massage methods for clients with specific conditions such as pregnancy or sports injuries, facilitating safe and effective therapy.
- Increased repeat client bookings by delivering exceptional customer service and follow-up care advice.
- Utilized feedback from clients to refine massage techniques and treatment approaches, continually improving service quality.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wexford Health
Lincoln, IL
01.2019 - 07.2025
- 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 blood sugar levels.
- 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.
Massage Therapist
Massage Envy
Springfield, IL
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
- Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
- Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
- Fostered a positive and calming atmosphere in the treatment room, allowing clients to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions.
- Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Bridge Care Suites
Springfield, IL
09.2016 - 11.2019
- 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 blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Sonography
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, ILCertificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Midwest Technical Institute
IL08.2014
High School Diploma - Secondary Education
Springfield Southeast High School
Springfield, IL06.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centurion
07.2025 - Current
Massage Therapist
Massage Luxe Spa
08.2024 - Current
Massage Therapist
Massage Envy
03.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wexford Health
01.2019 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Bridge Care Suites
09.2016 - 11.2019
Sonography
Lincoln Land Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma - Secondary Education
Springfield Southeast High School