Junia Brown
Chicago,IL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, excelling in patient care and safety. Demonstrated expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction by 20%. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care. Adaptable team player committed to healthcare excellence.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Knowledgeable Certified Nursing Assistant with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
07.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- 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.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2020 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Americare Staffing Sevice
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in diverse environments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient care quality.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure in fast-paced environments such as emergency departments or intensive care units during travel assignments.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings accurately, supporting effective treatment decisions by medical staff.
- Streamlined communication processes between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing response times to patient inquiries and concerns.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels through attentive personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Balmoral Nursing Home
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient support and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by encouraging mobility and participation in therapies.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams to meet client needs.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Engaged clients in social and recreational activities to promote mental well-being and companionship.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients in home settings.
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs to ensure client health and safety.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation, enhancing their independence and comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and communicated updates to healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for clients and caregivers.
Education
Sullivan House High School
Chicago, IL06-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Oliver Harvey College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- Conducting intakes
- Quality assurance controls
- Outpatient care
- Meal planning
- Tracheostomy care
- IV maintenance
- Wound care specialist
- Helping with medication
- Catheter change and preparation
- Respiratory equipment training
- Family support and assistance
- Interdisciplinary communication
- G-tube care
- Oxygen therapy
- Admitting support
- Quick problem solver
- Toileting assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Bathing assistance
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2020 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Americare Staffing Sevice
08.2018 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Balmoral Nursing Home
01.2013 - 08.2018
Home Health Aide
Private Care
01.2009 - 06.2011
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
06.2007 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Oliver Harvey College
Sullivan House High School
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