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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
06.2024 - 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
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • 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
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • 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, AL
12-2024

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
06.2024 - Current

Med-Surg Tech

Helen Keller Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024

Palliative Care Tech

North Alabama Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Associates of Nursing RN

Calhoun Community College

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