Nakeshia Brown
Manvel
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Harris Health, excelling in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Skilled in phlebotomy and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with providing compassionate patient care and support. Utilizes strong communication and teamwork skills to assist with daily living activities and ensure patient comfort. Knowledge of healthcare procedures and protocols, ensuring high standards of care.
Healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support teams. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities and providing compassionate care. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Harris Health
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly changing situations, responding promptly to unforeseen patient needs or requests from the nursing staff.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
Home Care Provider
Simoneaux Medical
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.
- Supported family members in understanding patient needs and provided guidance on how to best assist their loved ones at home.
- Facilitated recovery by assisting patients with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Emergency Room Tech/ PCA III
Memorial Herman Hospital
04.2004 - 05.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Conducted routine inventory checks of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for efficient ER operations.
- Provided exceptional service by maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Gastroenterology Technician
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2004
- Fostered strong relationships with referring providers by delivering prompt updates on patient progress and collaborating effectively in the development of individualized treatment plans.
- Reduced patient anxiety during procedures by employing calming techniques and maintaining clear communication throughout each examination.
- Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of gastroenterology procedures and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to overall clinic success by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the patient experience and streamlining internal processes within the gastroenterology department.
- Increased clinic efficiency by overseeing the scheduling of appointments, coordinating with other departments as needed to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
- Served as a compassionate advocate for patients, liaising with insurance companies to ensure timely authorizations and reimbursements related to gastroenterology services received.
- Promoted a positive work culture within the department through active participation in team meetings, offering constructive feedback on challenging cases, and celebrating collective achievements together.
- Supported physician colleagues during advanced diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, using technical expertise to facilitate successful outcomes for patients undergoing complex gastrointestinal treatments.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when entering procedure data into electronic health record systems, minimizing errors that could impact decision-making processes pertaining to patient care plans.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with various gastrointestinal conditions.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Blinn College
Brenham, TX10-2012
Certified Nursing - Certified Nursing
St. Lukes Nursing Education
Houston, TX03-1999
GED -
Ser Learning Institute
Houston, TX06-1996
Skills
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Clerical assistance
- Medical terminology
- Staff collaboration
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Physical endurance
- Resource allocation
- Cultural history
- Performance improvement projects
- Basic nursing care
- Hourly rounding
- Patient management
- Phlebotomy training
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Timeline
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Harris Health
10.2016 - Current
Home Care Provider
Simoneaux Medical
05.2015 - 11.2016
Emergency Room Tech/ PCA III
Memorial Herman Hospital
04.2004 - 05.2010
Gastroenterology Technician
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2004
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Blinn College
Certified Nursing - Certified Nursing
St. Lukes Nursing Education
GED -
Ser Learning Institute
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