Brooke Mcneal
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Denton , Texas
12.2018 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
CNA
Fort Worth Rehabilitation
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Cna
Immanuel Healthcare
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
CNA
Cityview Care Center
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2009 - 09.2014
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin High School
Arlington Texas 09-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bed preparation
- Infection prevention
- Patient hygiene management
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Hospice and palliative care
- Infection control standards
- Qualified in patient transport
- Vitals documentation
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Adaptable
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2024
CNA
Fort Worth Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 12.2018
Cna
Immanuel Healthcare
09.2014 - 08.2017
CNA
Cityview Care Center
06.2009 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Martin High School