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Brittany Folkes

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced and state-certified nursing assistant with a strong background in healthcare settings. Recognized for observance, reliability, and a compassionate bedside manner. Excels in meeting patient needs in fast-paced care facilities. Exceptional time-management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks while ensuring the highest level of patient care. Detail-oriented patient care technician well-versed in all aspects of hemodialysis and proficient in operating Fresenius hemodialysis machines. Extensive knowledge of infection control measures, aseptic techniques, and bloodborne pathogens standards enhances ability to provide safe and effective care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
05.2024 - 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, 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Home Care Aide

Private Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance and care for the resident in everyday tasks
  • Provided partial bed baths and perineal care
  • Performed wound care and regular dressing changes especially once the patch was soiled.
  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Flushed patient urinary indwelling catheter as needed
  • Provided nourishment in patients feeding tube.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

Supervisor

Airway LLC
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Special Services for JetBlue airline
  • Oversee staff and operation that deal with the transport of passengers requiring wheelchairs to or from their flight
  • Read appropriate information to identify each passenger who needs a wheelchair name and flight information
  • Assign staff to certain flights that needs wheelchair assistance
  • Greet and escort passengers who needs extra assistance off the aircraft with an aisle chair
  • Assign zone leads to an area in the operation that best fits their capability.

City Seasonal Aide (Pool Operations)

NYC Parks & Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Performed daily cleaning and maintenance duties such as mopping and sweeping
  • Tested chemical levels for the pool
  • Prepared the pool facility for the opening and the closing of the season
  • Ensure proper health and safety standards by removing broken glass, litter, or other hazardous materials around pool entrance
  • Accurately recorded and tracked patrons entering the pool.

City Seasonal Aide (Maintenance Operations)

NYC Parks & Recreation
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Clean and maintain parks, playgrounds, and surrounding areas to provide a safe environment
  • Sanitize comfort stations and replenish supplies, paint interior and exterior of parks facilities
  • Rake, and collect leaves and debris for pick up; prepare debris for removal
  • Address patron questions and concerns
  • Perform inventory and restocked restroom supplies
  • Clear walkways and entrances of trash and debris.

Clerical Assistant

Barry University
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Graded student’s general, midterm and final papers for the Professor
  • Scheduled and sent out appointment notices to students and kept track of no shows and attendance
  • Made flyers pertaining to extracurricular activities and posted the flyers all around campus.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive company information while handling sensitive documents and communications.
  • Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.

Head Counselor

Mills Basin Day Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Created activities that engaged 25 children during their participation in the day camp
  • Monitored staff and children during the time they all were engaging in special activities
  • Increased camper retention rates by developing strong relationships with families, providing thorough updates on their children''s experiences throughout the summer season.
  • Enhanced campers'' experience by designing and implementing diverse activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
  • Addressed all concerns (health related, injury related etc.) and incidents at the day camp.

Education

Barry University
Miami, FL

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA) -

TIA School of Allied Health
Hempstead, NY
01.2024

General Academics: Highschool Diploma -

John Jay High School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Proficient time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Reliable team player
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Compassionate
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Urinary Catheter Care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
05.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care
01.2024 - 05.2024

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
01.2024 - 04.2024

Home Care Aide

Private Care
10.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Airway LLC
01.2022 - 10.2023

City Seasonal Aide (Maintenance Operations)

NYC Parks & Recreation
09.2021 - 09.2022

City Seasonal Aide (Pool Operations)

NYC Parks & Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2023

Clerical Assistant

Barry University
01.2019 - 03.2020

Head Counselor

Mills Basin Day Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019

Barry University

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA) -

TIA School of Allied Health

General Academics: Highschool Diploma -

John Jay High School
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