Penny Brecht
Lanier Village Estates
Gainesville,GA
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
5 Years 8 Months- Provided daily support with essential daily care, comfort, personal hygiene, safety and assistance with daily activities, if needed. My role is to help foster an environment where the seniors can maintain most of their independence. Provided emotional and assisted with social engagements and enrichment programs for residents, also acted as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff, measured and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature and reported any substantial changes in physical, emotional or mental conditions to Nursing support staff, adhered to infection and safety protocols of the facility along with state and federal regulations, changed linens, made beds, and helped residents maintain a clean and safe environment.
Care Provider
9 Months- Provided essential daily care, ensuring residents' comfort, safety, and hygiene under nurse supervision. Primary duties included assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting; monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and sometimes weight, monitored and reported any changes in patient condition, Provided companionship, engaging in social activities, and assisting with daily life enrichment programs, helped maintain a clean and sanitized environment for resident rooms, and other areas in the facility
Medical Technician
7 Months- Worked as Personal Care Assistant at Assisted Living Facility, daily support with essential daily care, comfort, personal hygiene, safety and assistance with daily activities, as needed. Interacted with residents during social and enrichment programs, often communicated with patients, families, and medical staff regarding patients, measured and recorded vital signs, adhered to infection with state and federal regulations, safely administered oral, topical, inhaler, or eye/ear drop medications according to physician orders, maintained precise records of medication passes, refuse, or changes in condition in the electronic or paper health record, monitored residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in physical/mental condition, and reported any changes immediately to Supervisory Nursing Staff.
Medical Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Daily support with essential daily care, comfort, personal hygiene, safety and assistance with daily activities, as needed. Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff, measured and recorded vital signs, adhered to infection and safety protocols of the facility along with state and federal guidelines, safely administered oral, topical, inhaler, or eye/ear drop medications according to physician orders, maintained precise records of medication passes, refuse, or changes in condition in the electronic or paper health record, monitored residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in physical/mental condition, rand reported any issues to Supervisors.
Medical Technician
5 Years 10 Months- Safely administered oral, topical, inhaler, or eye/ear drop medications according to physician orders in an Assisted Living Facility, maintained precise records of medication passes, refuse, or changes in physical, mental or emotional condition, also took patient vital signs, monitored residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in physical/mental condition, reported any issues to supervisors immediately, Worked as Personal Care Assistant to provide daily support with essential daily care, comfort, personal hygiene, safety and assistance with daily activities, as needed. Assisted with social engagements and programs for residents, help to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and adhered to infection protocols, state and federal regulations.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Graduated: Year 1992
Certification
09/2025 Certified Medication Technician, Alliance Health Solutions, 04/2021 Certified Nursing Assistant, North GA Nursing Academy
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Lanier Village Estates
06.2020 - 02.2026Read More
Care Provider
Acoya Troon Assisted Living Facility
06.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Medical Technician
Merrill Gardens Sr. Living Community
04.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Medical Technician
Inspira Arrowhead Assisted Living Facility
07.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Medical Technician
Maravilla Scottsdale Assisted Living Facility
07.2012 - 05.2018Read More
Paradise Valley High School
High School Diploma from General High School Curriculum
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14
Years of experience
1
Certificate
Compassionate and certified nursing assistant with over 7 years of experience in long-term and assisted living facilities seeking to leverage expertise in patient well-being and care, infection control and daily activity assistance to enhance patient comfort and support nursing staff.