Brittany Long
Summary
Efficient and proactive Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in emergency response and time management. Experienced in monitoring vital signs and supporting diverse patient needs, ready to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Woodstock, Virginia
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing team for timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents to maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Harrisonburg, Virginia
11.2009 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing team for timely intervention.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing their comfort and well-being.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene, promoting healthy habits and dignity.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School
Broadway, VA06-2010
Skills
- vital signs monitoring
- patient care documentation
- emergency response
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
- Nutritional support
- electronic health records
- patient relationship management
- team collaboration
- time management
- assisting daily activities
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
11.2009 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School