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Brittany Hiegel

Long-term Healthcare
Leipsic,OH

Summary

Compassionate STNA with extensive experience at Hilty Memorial Home, primarily focused on memory care and long-term care. Proficient in enhancing patient comfort and dignity through tailored care approaches. Expertise in patient transfers and vital sign monitoring, while cultivating strong relationships through empathetic communication. Acknowledged for adaptability and dedication, consistently accepting additional shifts to maintain optimal staffing and care quality.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

STNA

The Heritage
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Supported patient transfer and ambulation activities.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

STNA

Mennonite Memorial Home
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated patient transfers and ambulation activities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
  • Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

STNA

Hilty Memorial Home
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

STNA

Vancrest Health Care
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

STNA

Hilty Memorial Home
07.2014 - 06.2019
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

GED -

Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH
08-2010

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • End-of-life care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient relationship building
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver

Timeline

STNA

The Heritage
10.2024 - 03.2025

STNA

Mennonite Memorial Home
06.2023 - 08.2024

STNA

Hilty Memorial Home
09.2021 - 06.2022

STNA

Vancrest Health Care
06.2019 - 03.2021

STNA

Hilty Memorial Home
07.2014 - 06.2019

GED -

Vantage Career Center

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