Desserae Brantley
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hallmark
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nexus Health Systems
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Houston, TX06-2024
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hallmark
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nexus Health Systems
06.2018 - 12.2023
GED -
Texas Education Agency