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Brandy Anderson

Oakville

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Delmar Gardens Meramec Valley, skilled in patient care and documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while promoting independence. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams and advocating for patient needs, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIPAA standards.


Furthering my Career into Forensic Psychology.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delmar Gardens Meramac Valley
03.2025 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willowrose/ Evercare
08.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jerseyville Estates/Blackberry Cottage
08.2014 - 03.2020

Helped administer medications to residents

  • 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.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
05-2028

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Lewis N Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
01-2010

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Medical terminology
  • Adaptable
  • Documentation expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • CNA certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delmar Gardens Meramac Valley
03.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willowrose/ Evercare
08.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jerseyville Estates/Blackberry Cottage
08.2014 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Lewis N Clark Community College
Brandy Anderson