Brittany ross
WESTWEGO,LA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in Alzheimer's care and HIPAA compliance, honed at SUNRAISE LIVING ASSISTANT. Excelled in enhancing patient wellbeing through meticulous care and safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents. A reliable team player, adept at improving team efficiency and patient care quality through proactive communication and patient monitoring.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
SUNRAISE LIVING ASSITANT
02.2023 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
ORLEANS PM HIGH SCHOOL
5712 S CLAIBORNE AVE 05-2008
Skills
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Preparing meals
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Greeting and seating clients
- File management
- Multi-line telephone operation
- Documentation and reporting
- Front desk operations
- Positive and professional
- Reception desk management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Call answering and routing
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcare Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
SUNRAISE LIVING ASSITANT
02.2023 - 06.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
High School Diploma -
ORLEANS PM HIGH SCHOOL
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