Karisha Brown
Gardena
Summary
Compassionate CNA with experience in float pool settings, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient care, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Float Pool
Nursa Registry
Los Angeles
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all supplies were properly stocked on theunit before beginning theshift.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Facilities worked at: SNF, Psych, and hospitals.
- Cared for residents by changing linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning rooms and bathrooms.
CNA (Med Surg/Tele) Float Pool
MLK Community Hospital
Los Angeles
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in the electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient care plans.
Nursing Attendant 1
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey
07.2015 - 08.2024
- I Provided patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- I answer patients call signals; turn reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe patients conditions, measuring and recoding food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
- Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves.
- Bath, groom, shave, and dress patients.
- Transport patients using a wheelchair.
- Clean rooms and change linens.
- Helping patients with daily living helping them feel safe and cared for.
- Assisted patients with walking; accompanied them to restrooms lift patients check name tags brushing dentures oral hygiene undressing nail care empty catheter.
- I also deal with spinal cord injury patients brain injury patients pediatric and stroke patients.
- I do 1 on 1 for the patient safety and other things.
Certified Nursing Assistant
View Height Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient assessments.
- I also dealt with mental health patients who are delusional, aggressive, depressed, have issues with striking out, are in isolation due to bipolar disorder, and experience suicide ideation, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and requests for assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide
Country Villa South Convalescent Center
Culver City
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Provided patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted with feeding, bathing and dressing patients, helping them feel safe and cared for.
- Changed linens, made beds; assisted patients with walking; accompanied them to restrooms.
Education
High school diploma -
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA03.2011
Skills
- Float pool
- Pediatrics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- SNF, PSYCH, Hospital
- BLS
Certification
• BLS Certification
• CNA
• CPR Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
CNA Float Pool
Nursa Registry
09.2023 - Current
CNA (Med Surg/Tele) Float Pool
MLK Community Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2024
Nursing Attendant 1
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
View Height Convalescent Hospital
06.2011 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide
Country Villa South Convalescent Center
01.2011 - 03.2011
High school diploma -
West Los Angeles College