Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Camryn Bruch

Hiawatha,IA

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. Kind and energetic professional with exceptional bedside manner, and charting abilities. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Hospital
Macon, MO
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll , IA
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manning Regional Healthcare Center
Manning , IA
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Ikm-Manning High School
Manning, IA
05-2021

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Electronic Charting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient-focused care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassionate
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Family support and assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Responding to emergencies

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Iowa, 2020
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Missouri, 2023
  • CPR/BLS, 2020, 2022 (renewed May 2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Anthony Regional Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manning Regional Healthcare Center
11.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Mercy University

High School Diploma -

Ikm-Manning High School
Camryn Bruch