Courtney Brown
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience at Vanderbilt Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining accurate documentation. Strong teamwork and multitasking skills contribute to optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to ethical practice and continuous improvement in care quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted nurses with complex medical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes and comfort levels during interventions.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and effective communication techniques.
Medical Receptionist
North Mississippi Health Services
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
- Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining up-to-date patient records and consistently updating treatment plans as needed.
Nursing Assistant
North Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potters House
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
GED -
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS01-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic charting
- Ethical practice
- Catheterization
- Healthcare technology
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Itawamba Community College - January 2011-2019
- Medical Assistant, stepful - August 2024-December 2024
Timeline
Nursing Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2022 - 05.2024
Medical Receptionist
North Mississippi Health Services
01.2020 - 10.2024
Nursing Assistant
North Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potters House
01.2010 - 01.2014
GED -
Itawamba Community College
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