Brittany McGowan
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Clipboard Health, enhancing patient well-being through exceptional direct patient care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate support, significantly reducing fall incidents. Demonstrates a strong commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient dignity, ensuring high-quality care and safety. 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Hrk Staffing)
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elgin Mental Health Facility (Amn Healthcare)
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, providing flexible and responsive care.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate care and monitoring mental health status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Pro Pediatrics
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Trained on COVID safety, transmission, health protocol, and communication with parent/guardians
- Records illnesses and tracks care room attendance with supervisors
- Wears appropriate PPE and practices excellent hand hygiene
- Maintains social distance to the extent feasible
- Facilitates bathroom breaks as needed, ideally in a separate bathroom that can be cleaned daily
- If the health condition of a care room student deteriorates and requires immediate emergency attention: Calls 911; notifies the principal, school nurse (if available), and then parent or guardian
- Completes other administrative tasks, as assigned
- Assist with PCR Covid-19 shield testing
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna
Nirvana Institute
Chicago, IL06.2019
High School Diploma -
Austin Career Education Center
Chicago, IL06.2014
Patient Care Technician Program - PCT
Chicago Community Learning Center
Chicago, IL08.2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Adaptable
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Light Housekeeping
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Patient Relations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Reliable transportation
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Activity Coordination
- Preparing meals
- Activity Planning
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Medical Records Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Restraint Application
- Outpatient Care
- Meal Planning
- Pediatric Care
- Database Administration
- Medical office administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Observation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Hrk Staffing)
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elgin Mental Health Facility (Amn Healthcare)
07.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Pro Pediatrics
08.2019 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna
Nirvana Institute
High School Diploma -
Austin Career Education Center
Patient Care Technician Program - PCT
Chicago Community Learning Center
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