Brittny Collins
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Doctors Choice Nursing, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support. Proven ability to manage time efficiently while ensuring dignity and independence for patients, contributing to a positive healing environment.
Compassionate and dedicated with natural ability to connect with patients and provide quality care. Understands basic patient care principles and proficient in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to making positive impact by ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Doctors Choice Nursing
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Mahoney University
Compton, CA10.2022
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA06.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
Certification
CNA
BLS
Timeline
CNA
Doctors Choice Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Mahoney University
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School