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Britney McCrum

Marklesburg,PA

Summary

Highly skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Westminister Woods, adept in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Excelled in providing compassionate companionship and emotional support, significantly enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in HIPAA compliance and infection control, contributing to a safe and confidential care environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminister Woods
Huntingdon, PA
10.2023 - Current
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embassy of Hearthside
State College, PA
10.2016 - 09.2023
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health south Rehabilition
Altoona, PA
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embassy Hearthside
State College, PA
10.2009 - 08.2015
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Travel Agency
09.2006 - 09.2009
  • Travel assignments in Havre, MT and Hobbs, New Mexico.

  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Juniata Valley High School
Alexandria, PA
06-2006

Certified Nursing Assistant -

HCCTC
Mill Creek,pa
05-2006

Skills

  • Transporting patients
  • Patient-focused care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Conducting intakes
  • Observing responses
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Collecting specimens
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Vital sign recording
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Electronic charting
  • Admitting support
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Patient care
  • Bedside manner
  • Basic life support
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Adaptable
  • End-of-life care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Transfer techniques
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Toileting assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Positioning patients
  • Patient lifting

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminister Woods
10.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embassy of Hearthside
10.2016 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health south Rehabilition
08.2015 - 09.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embassy Hearthside
10.2009 - 08.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Travel Agency
09.2006 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

Juniata Valley High School

Certified Nursing Assistant -

HCCTC

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