Desiree Brown
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients, both children and adults. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns. Along with team support
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Melody nursing facility
Los Angeles, California, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
Hawthorne, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CA
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Licensing - Nursing
New Regal Health Career
Los Angeles, California05-2013
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger Senior High School
4118 W Rosecrans Ave Lawndale, CA 9026006-2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient documentation
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Basic nursing skills
- Sanitation practices
- EMR / EHR
- Reliable team player
- Condition monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
- Supporting personal needs
- Healthcare ethics
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Melody nursing facility
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Healthcare Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Licensing - Nursing
New Regal Health Career
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger Senior High School
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