Mayra Brewster
Tuscumbia,AL
Summary
Highly motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg LPN
Helen Keller Hospital
Sheffield , AL
2024.06 - Current
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations in order to provide quality care.
- Documented observations, interventions, and evaluations on patient charts.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained complete confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
- Performed wound care according to facility protocol.
- Ensured accurate medication administration records were maintained at all times.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient's condition.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight, and other vital signs.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explained procedures.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds, and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Med-Surg Tech
Helen Keller Hospital
Sheffield
2022.07 - 2024.06
- Take and record vital signs.
- Sitter patients, one on one.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under the nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of patients, families, and fellow employees to promote a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding,ambulating, turning over, and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Palliative Care Tech
North Alabama Medical Center
Florence , AL
2020.03 - 2021.08
- Take and record vital signs.
- Draw blood.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- CHG bats/preps.
- Sitter patients, one on one.
- Bags and linens change.
- Non-invasive wound care.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates of Nursing RN
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL2024-12
Skills
- Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Empathetic and Compassionate.
- Inpatient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Alabama LPN
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society, 2019
Timeline
Med-Surg LPN
Helen Keller Hospital
2024.06 - Current
Med-Surg Tech
Helen Keller Hospital
2022.07 - 2024.06
Palliative Care Tech
North Alabama Medical Center
2020.03 - 2021.08
Associate of Science - Associates of Nursing RN
Calhoun Community College
- Alabama LPN
- BLS
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