Crystal Brown
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 17 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care
CVS Minute Clinic
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Room Patients, including taking vital signs and documenting demographics, insurance, medical History, medications, allergies, point of care test results, and vaccines in the electronic medical record system (EPIC)
- Perform point of care testing for strep, flu, covid, urine pregnancy and other tests depending on MinuteClinic scope of practice.
PCA/Unit Coordinator
Memorial Hermann
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities
- Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions
- Also responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the Skills Inventory, under the direct or indirect supervision of a RN.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
Personal Care Assistant
Texas Children’s Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Primary function is to provide healthcare and non-healthcare related services to the client in their place of residence or a facility; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.
PCA II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performs appropriate advanced indirect and direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a licensed clinician within the scope of hospital-approved skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient.
PCAII (CNA)
LBJ Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Assess and monitor new mother after delivery to ensure proper recovery and healing
- Clean and monitor the newborn baby
- Check vital signs, check cesarean incisions if applicable, assist to remove catheters and delivery if needed.
Patient Care Technician
Woodland Heights Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2020
- Perform various direct patient care in the Med/Surge Tele unit under the supervision of a RN/LVN
- Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating
- Collects noninvasive body fluids, gathered vital signs, document patient interactions as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
PCT (CNA)
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Monitored patients with acute conditions
- Tested glucose and administered injections
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Monitored patients with acute conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Castle Pines Rehab
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Feed, Bathe, and dress patients
- Take vital signs
- Serve meal trays, make beds, and keep rooms clean
- Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
- Answer calls for help and observe changes in patients’ condition or behavior.
Caregiver/Patient Assistant
Silverado
05.2007 - 12.2014
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and output information
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering patient call lights and requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Center
09.2004 - 05.2007
- Responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities
- Duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients or ensuring they take their medication and assessing their patients’ vital signs to notify staff of any changes.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
CHCP
Houston, TX09.2024
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
01.2006
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Observation
- ADL support
- CPR Certification
- Collecting vital signs
Certification
- CNA
- BLS (SPR)
- CCMA Certification (In Progress)
Timeline
Patient Care
CVS Minute Clinic
11.2023 - 12.2023
PCA/Unit Coordinator
Memorial Hermann
12.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Texas Children’s Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
PCA II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
PCAII (CNA)
LBJ Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
PCT (CNA)
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Castle Pines Rehab
02.2015 - 03.2016
Patient Care Technician
Woodland Heights Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2020
Caregiver/Patient Assistant
Silverado
05.2007 - 12.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Center
09.2004 - 05.2007
No Degree - Medical Assisting
CHCP
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
- CNA
- BLS (SPR)
- CCMA Certification (In Progress)
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