Brittany Craig
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Sacred Life
09.2022 - Current
- With 16 years of experience in the field, I've obtained a great ability to assist patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by 100% while providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensure prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provide emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduce patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Participate in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with six to twelve patients and currently ten other staff members.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of up to 12 residents under long-term care.
CNA/Unit Secretary
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provide emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Manage incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintain rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Improve unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Consistently meet deadlines for completing administrative tasks while managing competing priorities during high-pressure situations on the unit floor.
- Provide information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Foster positive work environment by assisting new staff with orientation and training on unit protocols.
- Supported needs of 12+ patients under short and long-term care.
- Answered phone calls and messages for 5+ physicians St. John's medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Education
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Lower Columbia College
Longview06.2017
High School Diploma -
Vernonia High School
Vernonia, OR06.2003
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Trustworthy
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Adaptable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Calm under stress
- Provide empathy and Compassionate care and communication
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
CNA
Sacred Life
09.2022 - Current
CNA/Unit Secretary
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Lower Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Vernonia High School
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