Quantasha Brown
Nursing Assistant
Opelousas,LA
Summary
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Healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
TS Granger Community Living and Care
04.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care to residents, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for residents.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Led initiatives to improve resident engagement through recreational activities and social interactions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Choice Staffing
04.2025 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved response times to patient needs.
Direct Service Provider
New Day Personal Care Services
06.2023 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events, activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Student Office Assistant
Spring High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with parents and staff by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate, and professional communication.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.
- Restocked communal fridge, maintained break room, and took out trash.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
05-2027
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
06.2023
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA01-2024
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Report Generation
- Logistics Support Services
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Office Management
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridLanguages
ASL (English)
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Quote
The thing that I have learned is that vulnerability is at the center of fear and shame, but it is also at the center of joy and gratitude and love and belonging.
Brené Brown
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
TS Granger Community Living and Care
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Choice Staffing
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Direct Service Provider
New Day Personal Care Services
06.2023 - Current
Student Office Assistant
Spring High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Infinity College
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