Janet Bray
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Summary
Compassionate and experienced nursing professional skilled in patient advocacy and education. Expertise in clinical procedures, infection control, and emotional support, ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction in all interactions.
Compassionate CNA/HHA Instructor with a strong focus on patient care, safety precautions, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to empowering students with essential nursing skills to enhance patient well-being.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/HHA Instructor
Acclaim Education
Fresno, CA
2019 - 12.2025
- Assisted students to learn assisstance with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Taught vital signs and emphasized the importance of reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Taught the importance of providing emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Taught the importance of cleanliness of patient areas and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Taught the importance of documentation, specifically patient care accurately in electronic health records (EHR) and written records.
- Taught students regarding maintenance of confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Taught proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Taught assistance with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Taught the importance of bedsore prevention by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Taught students to assist with ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno, CA
03.2002 - 01.2013
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Supervised ADL care provided by CNA staff
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Streamlined patient intake processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Staff Nurse
Community Hospitals Central California
08.1998 - 03.2002
- Assisted in implementing quality improvement initiatives for patient care processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Streamlined patient intake processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supervised CNA staff in providing ADLs
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Education
No Degree - English Literature
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-1998
High School Diploma -
El Camino Sr High School
South San Francisco, CA06-1973
No Degree -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life
- Cultural sensitivity
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Geriatric care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2002 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse
Community Hospitals Central California
08.1998 - 03.2002
CNA/HHA Instructor
Acclaim Education
2019 - 12.2025
No Degree - English Literature
College of San Mateo
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
High School Diploma -
El Camino Sr High School
No Degree -
University of California, Berkeley