Bryton Lowe
Saint Ansgar,IA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Collaborate with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stacyville Community Nursing Home
2022.03 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to improve mood, overall memory, and provide 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Surgery And Transplant ICU
2020.02 - 2022.03
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries directed by physical and occuoccupational therapists.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
2017.04 - 2018.08
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood oxygen levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Bloomington05.2022
Associate of Science - Science Education
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN04.2022
High School Diploma -
St Ansgar High School
Saint Ansgar, IA04.2018
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Charting Expertise
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Family Support and Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Calm Under Stress
- ADLs Assistance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Monitoring Fluids
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Emotional Intelligence
- Intercultural Competence
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Monitor Vitals
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Transporting Patients
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Collecting Specimens
- Family Communication
- Quality Patient Care
- Bathing and Dressing
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Trustworthy Companion
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Emergency Aid - CPR and First Aid Certified
Medical history
I was diagnosed with a mutation of Cystic Fibrosis called Delta 508 at the age of two, though my lung weren't effect by my mutation my liver was twice the size than normal. After many hospitalizations and complication I had to end up having a liver and pancreas transplant in Iowa city at the university of Iowa hospital and clinic. Once a few months past after the surgery I got use to all the new medication and frequent labs, I finally felt healthy and happy for the first time in a long time.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stacyville Community Nursing Home
2022.03 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Surgery And Transplant ICU
2020.02 - 2022.03
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
2017.04 - 2018.08
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Science Education
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
St Ansgar High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Emergency Aid - CPR and First Aid Certified
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