Certified Nursing Assistant with 20+ Years Experience

Brandis Dennis, CNA Los Angeles, CA • 310-***-****

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Patient Care Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 20+ years of customer service experience, committed to patient care and advocacy. Highly skilled in efficient, cost-effective assistance, accurate documentation, and seamless healthcare operations. Passionate about advancing patient well-being and improving healthcare outcomes through skillful service and teamwork.

Areas of Expertise

• Patient Care Assistance & Advocacy

• Vital Signs Monitoring & Documentation

• Medical Record Accuracy & Compliance

• Strategic Care Planning & Operational Efficiency

• Exceptional Verbal & Written Communication

• Strong Collaboration & Teamwork Abilities

Career Experience

PIH Healthcare Whittier, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant/Clerk NOV 2021 – DEC 2024

• Checked in patients at the Infusion Center, notifying nurses of arrivals for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, iron therapy and hydration.

• Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation in the EMD system.

• Assisted patients with comfort needs (pillows, blankets, water, snacks) and checked on them throughout their visit.

• Managed patient records, including charting, filing, and creating new records for admissions and discharges.

• Cleaned and prepped patient rooms, and organized medical equipment.

• Coordinated and transported blood supply for transfusion patients. St. Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant/Sitter SEP 2020 – NOV 2021

• Provided direct care for Trauma Medical Surgery patients, assisting with daily living activities and basic nursing care.

• Recorded vital signs, intake, output, and patient activities in the Epic system.

• Conducted bed baths and showers, monitored skin health and applied barrier cream.

• Assisted with catheter care, drainage systems and bedpan support.

• Provided patient supervision and safety monitoring, ensuring proper post-discharge transport coordination. Kindly Care Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver MAY 2019 – NOV 2019

• Delivered one-on-one patient care for two individual clients over seven months.

• Assisted clients with mobility, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light physical therapy.

• Provided hospice care, ensuring comfort, pain management, and hygiene support.

• Conducted daily massages for pain relief, assisted with medication, and maintained a clean, sanitized environment. Palmeira Home Healthcare Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health & Hospice Aide JAN 2018 – DEC 2018

• Provided mobile patient care, traveling citywide to assist with personal hygiene, dressing, and vitals.

• Delivered medical supplies and documented patient health information in the Kinnser software system.

• Assisted hospice patients with bed baths, comfort measures, and record maintenance. Nevada State Board of Nursing Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant Testing Proctor/Actor JUN 2017 – JUN 2018

• Administered CNA licensing exams, ensuring integrity and compliance with testing standards.

• Acted as a mock patient for skills tests, supporting student evaluations. Nuclear Care Partners Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide MAY 2017 – DEC 2017

• Assisted patients with showers, dressing, meal preparation, and physical therapy reminders.

• Provided medication monitoring, housekeeping, and patient comfort support. Maxim Healthcare Staffing Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant APR 2015 – JUL 2017

• Delivered long-term and transitional care, assisting patients with daily hygiene, mobility, and feeding.

• Supported trachea tubing patients, respiratory therapists, and colostomy care. Licenses & Certifications

Nursing Assistant Certification (01102637), California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, 2020 Basic Life Support Provider Ecard Code (235*********), American Heart Association, Anaheim, 2023

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