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Brittany Bess

Fresno,Ca

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Work History

Lead Medication Technician/ Caregiver

Westmont of Fresno
11 2023 - 02 2026
  • Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
  • Educated patients about potential side effects, interactions, and precautions related to their medications.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems for accurate inputting of patient information.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications from medications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Truewood by Merrill
11 2021 - 02 2023
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, improving their overall well-being and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Fostered collaborative environment with healthcare team, contributing to comprehensive patient care plans.

Personal Care Assistant

Carmel Village/Generations
02 2017 - 08 2021
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Medication Technician/ Caregiver

Vintage Gardens Assisted Living
02 2015 - 09 2015
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to inform proper medication management, enhancing personalized care.
  • Reduced medication errors with meticulous attention to detail in medication preparation and administration.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, improving their overall well-being and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Education

Front and Back office Medical Assisting Certificat - Healthcare

Institute of Technology
10.2007

High School Diploma -

Carter G. Woodson
05.2006

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • EMR / EHR
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Direct Patient Care
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Filing and data archiving

Timeline

Lead Medication Technician/ Caregiver

Westmont of Fresno
11 2023 - 02 2026

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Truewood by Merrill
11 2021 - 02 2023

Personal Care Assistant

Carmel Village/Generations
02 2017 - 08 2021

Medication Technician/ Caregiver

Vintage Gardens Assisted Living
02 2015 - 09 2015

Front and Back office Medical Assisting Certificat - Healthcare

Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Carter G. Woodson

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