Donya Brown

Assumed responsibility for the care of a team of 5-6 acute care patients in which responsibilities included physical assessment, patient education, medication administration, blood administration, starting and maintaining IV lines, placing NG tubes, managing urinary retention via bladder scanning, intermittent, and foley catheterization, administering TPN, administering enteral nutrition VIA PEG tubes and NG tubes, accessing and maintaining implanted ports, lab collection, dressing changes, monitoring lab values and vital signs, and communicating with an interdisciplinary team.

CNA in an acute care setting at Proctor and Methodist hospital in Peoria, IL. My responsibilities included taking vital signs, checking blood sugar levels, reporting abnormal findings to RNs, assisting patients with hygiene needs, and preventing pressure injuries by assisting with ambulation, using transfer devices, and turning patients.

Assisted residents at Independence Village in Peoria, an assisted living facility, with daily activities, including feeding, dressing, toileting, mobility, and hygiene tasks. Utilized compassionate care to support independence and wellbeing.