Brittany Kast
Tomah VA Medical Center
Tomah,WI
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Caring and Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over ten years of experience in delivering patient-focused care. Focusing on assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and implementing safety precautions to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing. Providing care and compassion all the way to end of life.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 1 Month- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and dignity.
- Report changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake, reporting changes to RN
Cashier
3 Months- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained cash register operations, ensuring balanced drawers at the end of shifts.
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Participated in store promotions, effectively communicating offers to customers during checkout.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Educated patients and families on health management and medical procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring effective communication between providers and patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored,reporting changes to RN
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure patient safety
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Orderfiller
5 Months- Executed order picking and packing to ensure timely shipment of products.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory levels accurately.
- Implemented efficient routing for order fulfillment, reducing wait times for shipping.
- Conducted quality checks on outgoing orders to maintain high accuracy standards.
Patient Access Representative
6 Months- Managed patient registration processes to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated insurance verification to streamline patient access and minimize financial barriers.
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments, enhancing overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with medical staff to resolve patient inquiries, improving communication and service delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Years 8 Months- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Safety precautions
Patient-focused care
Mobility assistance
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Patient lifting
Transfer techniques
Urinary catheter care
Ambulation assistance
Healthcare ethics
Safe Patient Handling Staff Leader
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tomah VA Medical Center
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Cashier
Sams Club
10.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elroy Health Services
07.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morrow Home Community
03.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Orderfiller
Walmart Distribution Center
10.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Patient Access Representative
Richland Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elroy Health Services
08.2013 - 04.2021Read More
Western Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing Assistant
Read More