Cortney Brashear
Louisville,KY
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Home of the Innocents, skilled in patient-focused care. Demonstrates a proven track record in improving patient satisfaction through exceptional direct patient care and effective communication. Specializes in pediatric care and infection control, ensuring safety and high-quality care for all patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home of the Innocents
Louisville, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted medically fragile patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
- Assessed patient's responses to treatments and medications and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Performed daily maintenance on telemetry equipment and monitored patient vital signs.
- Provided technical support for telemetry systems and ensured proper functioning of all equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check the status of patients on telemetry units.
- Responded promptly to any alarms or changes in patient conditions.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
Louisville, KY
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Performed EKG tests on patients according to established protocols.
- Maintained and operated EKG monitoring equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Obtained accurate lead placements for EKG recordings of the heart's electrical activity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerfield Health and Rehab
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Louisville, KY06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYSome College (No Degree) -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Venipuncture
- Patient communication
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient preparation
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Analytical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Body mechanics
- Pediatric care
- Medical terminology
- Caregiver training
- IV removal
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- ADL assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Catheter care
- Call responses
Accomplishments
- Core award winner 2017 & 2019
Certification
Certified Restorative Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home of the Innocents
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
03.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerfield Health and Rehab
08.2012 - 08.2015
Certified Restorative Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Kentucky University
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