Rebecca Brashear
Abernathy,TX
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/PCA
University Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on importance of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Delivered high-quality care med-surg patients in hospital facility.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Central Stores Technician
University Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Recorded inventory counts of central office equipment.
- Observed safety protocols and security requirements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Fulfill supply request in an efficient and timely manor.
Cashier
Exxon Mobil
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
Home Health Aide
The Souder's
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Education
No Degree - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2015
High School Diploma -
Italy High School
Italy, TX05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Shared Governance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient-Focused Care
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Trustworthy Companion
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Quick Problem Solver
- Family Communication
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- ADLs Assistance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Light Housekeeping
- Bed Transfers
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Safety Procedures
- Bathing and Dressing
- Respiratory Failure
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Quality Patient Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Nursing Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Safe Mobilization
- Restock Shelves
- Emotional and Social Support
- Family Support and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Admitting Support
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Medication Assistance
- Diagnosing Failures
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Nursing Standards
- Admissions and Discharges
- Collecting Specimens
- Needs Determination
- Assessing Needs
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Assessments
- Emotional Intelligence
- Intake Recording
- Phlebotomy Training
- Monitoring Fluids
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nutrition and Diet
- Charting Expertise
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Documenting Behaviors
- Monitor Vitals
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Transporting Patients
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Observation Documentation
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Responding to Emergencies
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Collect Samples
- Computerized Tracking
- Creative Thinking
- Sharps Disposal
- Package Specimens
- Blood Sample Collection
- Quality Control
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Patient Identification
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Urinalysis Testing
- Staff Collaboration
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Specimen Transport
- Answering Questions
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Finger Stick Method
- Safety Assurance
- HIPAA
- Suture Removal
- Drawing Blood
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Patient Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Transportation Assistance
- Pulse Oximetry
- Goal Minded
- Specimen Collection
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- OSHA Regulations
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
CNA/PCA
University Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2023
Central Stores Technician
University Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2020
Cashier
Exxon Mobil
07.2017 - 11.2018
Home Health Aide
The Souder's
06.2012 - 07.2017
No Degree - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
High School Diploma -
Italy High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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