Enthusiastic nurse intern with expertise in observing patient conditions, drawing blood specimens for testing, and ambulation assistance. Compassionate, caring, and collaborative individual offering 8 years of experience working in high patient volume environment under supervision of registered nurse.
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Kristen Brown
West Seneca,NY
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Absolut CareEast Aurora, NY
Certified Nurse Assistant
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Gates Vascular InstituteBuffalo, NY
Certified Medical Assistant
12.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Started patient on telemetry, prepared patients for various procedures, preformed patient care as needed, and prepared charts for next day’s case load.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Buffalo General HospitalBuffalo, NY
CMA-Medical/Surgical Float Pool
09.2016 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Checked vital signs per rounding policy, and contacted the nurse regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Preformed blood draws, EKGs, and obtained various lab samples.
Lancaster MedicalDepew, NY
CMA
05.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Greeted patients, obtained vital signs, and roomed patients.
Neighborhood Health CenterBuffalo, NY
CMA
03.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Greeted and roomed patients
- Obtained vital signs and chief complaint, reconciled medications, and preformed various lab tests including hemoglobin A1C, hcg, urinalysis, urine culture, and rapid flu, strep, mono, and HIV.
Education
Trocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
12.2022
University Overview
Bryant And Stratton CollegeBuffalo, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Certified Medical Assistant
12.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Certification
BLS Certification
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Absolut Care
05.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Gates Vascular Institute
12.2020 - 05.2021
CMA-Medical/Surgical Float Pool
Buffalo General Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2020
CMA
Lancaster Medical
05.2016 - 08.2016
CMA
Neighborhood Health Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
Trocaire College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Associate of Applied Science from Certified Medical Assistant