Brittany Robinson
Hendersonville
Summary
I am a reliable, motivated, and a compassionate CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT. I have 16 years of experience providing quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. I have worked in long-term, home-care, and with agencies. I am skilled with medical terminology, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, maintaining a clean and safe environment. My goal is to prolong my patients lives.
I am a CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT with entry level experience. I am eager and excited to expand my knowledge in the dental field. I have 16 hours of job shadowing at Hendersonville Family Dental in Hendersonville,NC. I am skilled in dental terminology, sterilization and infection, dental office emergencies, chairside, and dental x-ray software, and most of all patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms, enhancing environment quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Educated residents on health management and wellness practices during interactions.
- Documented patient progress and activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering trust and communication within the facility.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- 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.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Hendersonville, NC
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse One
Hendersonville, NC
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Education
Certified Nursing Assisting/ Dental Assisting - Certified Dental Assistant/ Radiography
East Henderson High School
Hendersonville, NC04-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- taking impressions
- chairside
- dental x-rays
- set up trays
- implant assisting
- Toileting assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
- dental anatomy
- tooth surfaces
- Medical terminology
- Compassionate caregiver
- Compassionate
- post op dental knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CDA - Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR - Basic Life Support
- DR - Dental Radiography
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Hendersonville
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse One
08.2015 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assisting/ Dental Assisting - Certified Dental Assistant/ Radiography
East Henderson High School