Brian Henson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
GNA
Lifebridge Health
Baltimore, MD
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided attentive care during patient mealtimes, ensuring appropriate dietary restrictions were followed and assisting with feeding as needed.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques for their loved ones in order to ensure continuity of care at home after discharge from the facility.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and genuine empathy throughout interactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and open communication.
- Enhanced quality of life for disabled patients by assisting them with adaptive equipment usage and mobility exercises.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity within the healthcare setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive patient care planning, contributing valuable insights from GNA perspective.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse, ensuring timely medical intervention as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients through regular room inspections and proactive hazard prevention measures.
Behavioral Health Technician
University Of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Behavior Support Assistant
Shepherd Pratt Mental Health Center
Towson, MD
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with License medical professionals to develop effective behavioral management coping techniques for improved outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for interventions.
- Provided one-on-one support to patients in crisis , promoting their social and emotional growth.
- Facilitated group activities to teach essential social skills, and goal planning
- Utilized proactive strategies to address potential behavioral issues before escalation, maintaining a calm and focused classroom atmosphere.
GNA
Futurecare
Baltimore, MD
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided attentive care during patient mealtimes, ensuring appropriate dietary restrictions were followed and assisting with feeding as needed.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques for their loved ones in order to ensure continuity of care at home after discharge from the facility.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and genuine empathy throughout interactions.
- Enhanced quality of life for disabled patients by assisting them with adaptive equipment usage and mobility exercises.
- Contributed to infection control efforts by adhering to strict hygiene protocols while performing various GNA tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity within the healthcare setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive patient care planning, contributing valuable insights from GNA perspective.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse, ensuring timely medical intervention as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients through regular room inspections and proactive hazard prevention measures.
- Improved patient comfort by providing empathetic and compassionate care to residents in a long-term care facility.
Education
Certification - 2
Vocational Education,
Baltimore, MD09.2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR Certification
- Recording vital signs
- CNA Certification
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Observation
- Patient relationship building
- Emotional Support
- Electronic Charting
- Client documentation
- Documenting behaviors
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Emotional and Social Support
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Transporting patients
- First Aid Certification
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
University Of Maryland, Baltimore
07.2015 - 11.2018
Behavior Support Assistant
Shepherd Pratt Mental Health Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
GNA
Lifebridge Health
08.2013 - 09.2019
GNA
Futurecare
02.2010 - 05.2012
Certification - 2
Vocational Education,