Danielle Bristow
Jackson,MI
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare worker with 20 years hands-on experience in fast-paced residential and hospital environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness. That is excited to take the next career steps as a Nurse Extern as I continue my goal to become a Registered Nurse.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Technician
Henry Ford Jackson
Jackson, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirement and assisted with feeding.
- Provide hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment request to identify course treatment.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Collected blood work
- Inserted IVs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirement and assisted with feeding.
- Provide hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment request to identify course treatment.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangelical Homes of Michigan
02.2007 - 10.2014
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
Direct Care Worker
Christ Center Homes
Jackson, MI
06.2005 - 02.2007
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens.
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals, and keeping personal areas neat.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds and sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home setting and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Worked to improve clients outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Developed a strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
Jackson, Michigan, MI05-2027
No Degree -
Dorsey Emergency Medical Academy
Jackson, MI06-2019
No Degree -
Jackson Area Career Center
Jackson03-2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Jackson High School
05-2002
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Administering medication
- Verbal and written communication
- Housekeeping
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
Certification
- BLS certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Clinical Technician
Henry Ford Jackson
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
10.2014 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangelical Homes of Michigan
02.2007 - 10.2014
Direct Care Worker
Christ Center Homes
06.2005 - 02.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Jackson High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
No Degree -
Dorsey Emergency Medical Academy
No Degree -
Jackson Area Career Center