Brooklyn Garrett
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
CNA
Hardinsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hardinsburg, KY
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
Springview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Leitchfield, KY
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Breckinridge County High School
Harned, KY05-2023
Skills
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Infection control practices
- Nutritional assessment
- Patient mobility assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Data entry
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Patient assistance
- Emotional support
Affiliations
- Participated in my high schools marching band from 7th grade throughout high school and was drum major my senior year.
- Participated in choir from 7th grade throughout 10th grade.
Accomplishments
- Had the amazing opportunity to be drum major of my high school marching band during my senior year.
Certification
SRNA- license #- 4003774, date issued- May 22, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Baptist Health Hardin
12.2024 - Current
CNA
Hardinsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2023 - 06.2024
CNA
Springview Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Breckinridge County High School
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