Michaele Bryant
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Preserve of Roseville
Roseville, MN
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Travel CNA
Eshyft
Jersey, GA
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, promoting efficient workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, supporting continuity of care.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis with strict adherence to protocols, ensuring accurate results for diagnosis purposes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
- Improved patient care by providing consistent and compassionate assistance in daily living activities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult medical procedures or treatments, easing their anxiety and stress levels.
CNA
New Harmony Care
Saint Paul, MN
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and mobility.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction levels.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
- Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
- Supported continuity of care by effectively communicating patient updates during shift handoffs with fellow CNAs and nursing staff members.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements, and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Home Health Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
North Oaks ,MN
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Home Health Aide
Alternative Choice
St Louis, MO
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Educated clients on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress notes.
- Coordinated with family members to ensure continuity of care plans.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, promoting physical independence for clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
St. Louis Job Crops
St Louis, MO03.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Mobility support
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Patient lifting techniques
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation techniques
- Dementia support
- Catheter care assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Hospice care
- Home care aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Preserve of Roseville
06.2024 - Current
Travel CNA
Eshyft
05.2021 - Current
CNA
New Harmony Care
10.2017 - 05.2021
Home Health Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2013 - 09.2017
Home Health Aide
Alternative Choice
11.2011 - 06.2013
High School Diploma - Nursing
St. Louis Job Crops