Zachary Brouillard
South Bend,IN
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through dedicated care and emotional support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes while fostering strong relationships with patients and their families. I am effective in many skills including vital signs, venipuncture, capillary sticks, BLS, and patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
Army National Gaurd
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained operational readiness of CBRN equipment, ensuring prompt availability during emergencies.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for various scenarios involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats.
- Established strong relationships with local first responders, fostering collaboration during CBRN incidents to protect civilian populations effectively.
- Promoted a culture of safety and preparedness among team members by emphasizing proper handling procedures and storage requirements for hazardous materials.
- Ensured safety of personnel during training exercises through thorough preparation and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with other military units to conduct joint CBRN response exercises for enhanced inter-agency coordination.
- Provided expert advice on CBRN defense measures to commanding officers, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
Cashier
Menards
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Cashier
Martins Supermarkets
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
South Bend, IN06-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Specimen collection
- Quality assurance
- Call light response
- Medical record tracking
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Butterfly needle technique
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
Army National Gaurd
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
Menards
06.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Martins Supermarkets
08.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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