Brittany Peterson
Edmonton,KY
Summary
Driven Home Health Aide and CNA with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassion, demonstrated across roles at Freedom Senior Services and Shuffett's Adult Day Health. Excelled in maintaining safe environments and enhancing patient independence, backed by strong skills in time management and empathy. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life through dedicated support and care. Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Always willing to learn more and grow within a career. Enjoy working in the medical field and hope to become a nurse within the next few years as Im a college student working on the basics now.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Shuffetts Edmonton Adult Day Health
07.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Home Health Aide
Freedom Senior Services
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
CNA
Shuffett's Adult Day Health
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Operator
Akebono Brake
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Glasgow, KY01.2027
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation skills
- Time Management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Shuffetts Edmonton Adult Day Health
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Freedom Senior Services
09.2023 - 07.2024
CNA
Shuffett's Adult Day Health
08.2018 - 09.2023
Operator
Akebono Brake
08.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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