Brittney Atkins
Sicklerville,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Dedicated CHHA brings 15+ years background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with other nurses and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
The Pilot Services
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administer medication to clients.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
LPN
Prism Career Institute/Barclay Rehabilitaion
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications under supervision of clinical instructor.
LPN
Prism Career Institute/ St. Mary's Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures under instructor.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CHHA
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Direct Support Professional
The Pilot Services
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Administer medication to clients.
CHHA
Voorhees Senior Living Facility
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
CHHA
New Seasons/ Cherry Hill Senior Living
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
License in Practical Nursing (LPN) - LPN
Prism Career Institute
Cherry Hill, NJ12.2023
Diploma - Medical Assisting
The Chubb Institute-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ06.2007
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy High School
Cramer Hill Nj06.2005
Skills
- Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
- Medical Office Administration
- Monthly Inventory
- Review Cases
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient Care
- Emotional and Social Support
- Developmental Disabilities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Behavior Redirection
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Personal Care Support
- Care plan assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound care maintenance
- Cooking meals
Timeline
LPN
Prism Career Institute/Barclay Rehabilitaion
03.2023 - 06.2023
LPN
Prism Career Institute/ St. Mary's Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
The Pilot Services
01.2021 - Current
CHHA
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
01.2016 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional
The Pilot Services
03.2013 - 12.2015
CHHA
Voorhees Senior Living Facility
01.2013 - 02.2014
CHHA
New Seasons/ Cherry Hill Senior Living
01.2007 - 02.2012
License in Practical Nursing (LPN) - LPN
Prism Career Institute
Diploma - Medical Assisting
The Chubb Institute-Cherry Hill
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy High School
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