April Briggs
Morrow, GA *****
************@*****.***
Certified nursing assistant:
Travel agency where I work in different hospitals and nursing homes in Atlanta Georgia and California. Long term and short term facilities, Assisting patients with activities of daily living, Report patience health, comfort, and safety observations such as skin integrity, elimination, care of pain, excessive sleep, etc.
Records patient's temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight. Provided extensive nursing care to patients with various levels of disabilities assisted with eating, dressing, bathing, toileting and oral care to residents who could not do these tasks alone.
Work Experience
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Morrow, GA March 2022 to Present
Assist 30 residents (ages 69 to 89) with daily living activities, including bathing and bathroom needs
Able to lift and turn residents up to 150 pounds to change dressings and transfer from chair to bed
Assist with meals and exercise Entertain residents by reading stories, hosting game night and playing songs on guitar
COVID-19 Screener
Third Trail Studios - Doraville, GA
March 2022 to Present
• Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions. Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.Planned, coordinated and evaluated direct and indirect facility assessments and client admissions.
• Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
• Identified and addressed safety concerns related to patients and service providers.
• Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments. Certificate Nursing Assistant
Eden's Care - Atlanta, GA
January 2022 to Present
Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute- care,rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings.Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Cluster Administrator/Certificate Nursing Assistant (CNA) AMI/LASUD Project - Los Angeles, CA
June 2021 to Present
Maintain standards while testing clients with Covid -19 and those exposed to Covid-19
Follow infectious disease protocols and maintain safety standards set by the company Work collaboratively with various school sites, students, parents, and staff Follow chain of command, communication procedures, guidelines, and policies Providing guidance, support, identifying development needs, and managing the reciprocal relationships between teammates.Provide a high level of customer service with a friendly and positive work environment.Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while effectively completing critical tasks in a timely manner
Direct Support Instructor / Lead Direct Support Instructor Kids In Distress - Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 2016 to November 2020
Started out as a direct support instructor, which I Provide assistance for adults with special needs to assist with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising. Assist the individuals in achieving self- determination and being an advocate for the individuals served.
Promotion to lead direct support instructor included working hand and hand with supervisor for the care of the individuals
, Which provided transport to medical, health, and dental appointments, Open communication with families or guardians about the individual's,training new hires, Making staff work schedules, Making a monthly activity calendar, Documentation checklist, Shopping for the residents, Answering emails, Phones, Data entry, Filing and etc.
Contractor Inventory
Management Health Solutions/ SYFT Inc. - Tampa, FL October 2008 to January 2015
Specialist:
Served medical facilities and hospitals nationwide; provided medical/ surgical and pharmaceutical valuation of par closets with hand held barcode technology, (warehouse, distribution, and clinical); interacted with counting teams and vendors; verified RFID, (radio frequency identification) tags; performed manual and electronic inventory of pharmacy, medical and operating room supplies; provided data input on all products; utilized Microsoft Office suite and hospitals' designated software, examined reports to determine purchasing and stocking efficiency, and identification of assets. Education
College Degree in Healthcare Administration
Monroe Healthcare Training Academy LLC - Monroeville, AL November 2021 to January 2022
High school diploma in Business
Boyd H. Anderson High School - Fort Lauderdale, FL August 2001 to June 2004
Skills
• Certificate Nursing (Less than 1 year)
• Special Needs (5 years)
• Hospital Experience (Less than 1 year)
• Vital Signs (2 years)
• Home Care (2 years)
• Medication Administration (Less than 1 year)
• Caregiving (2 years)
• Patient Care (2 years)
• Senior Care (1 year)
• Hospice Care (1 year)
• Laundry (10+ years)
• Meal Preparation (5 years)
• Phlebotomy (Less than 1 year)
• Alzheimer's Care (Less than 1 year)
• Infection Control Training
• Dementia Care
• Typing
• Databases
• Venipuncture
• Memory Care
• EMR Systems
• Medical Imaging
• Laboratory Experience
• Microsoft Word
• Epic
• Information management
• Warehouse Distribution Experience
• Experience Administering Injections
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Phlebotomist
January 2022 to January 2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
November 2021 to November 2023
Certified Medical Assistant
April 2022 to April 2025
CPR Certification
BLS Certification