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Mara Brandt

Shakopee,MN

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

Work History

Nursing Assistant

M Health Fairview
Burnsville, MN
08.2023 - Current
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Homes
Spring Park, MN
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.

HHA/Caregiver

CareAparent
Woodbury, MN
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
  • Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.

Teacher Aid

Alphabet Junction Childcare Centers
Shakopee, MN
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Monitored children's interactions and provided guidance on appropriate behavior.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Partnered with teachers in planning age-appropriate educational programs for the kids.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Assisted with the preparation of meals for the children and maintained their eating area clean.
  • Maintained safe play environment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN

Skills

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Electronic Charting
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Feeding
  • Supply Restocking
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Direct Patient Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

M Health Fairview
08.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Homes
05.2023 - 08.2023

HHA/Caregiver

CareAparent
02.2019 - 08.2019

Teacher Aid

Alphabet Junction Childcare Centers
02.2018 - 06.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Hennepin Technical College

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