Brittany Chavis
Lake Waccamaw,NC
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas homecare
Whiteville, NC
06.2019 - Current
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rez Care
Wilmington, NC
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Nursing Assistant
Maxium Healthcare
Wilmington, NC
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC12-2025
Continuing Education Course for CNA - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC12-2018
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Transporting patients
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Helping with medication
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Bedside manner
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Pediatric Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Reliable transportation
- Patient Care
- Understands medical procedures
- General housekeeping ability
- Able to lift over 50 pounds
- Quick problem solver
- Activity Planning
- Compassionate
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Valid NC driver's license
- Preparing meals
- Very easily to get along with and work along side others
- Catch on easily to new tasks quickly
- Very dependable and reliable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas homecare
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rez Care
07.2018 - 04.2019
Nursing Assistant
Maxium Healthcare
02.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Bladen Community College
Continuing Education Course for CNA - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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