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Patty Bryja

Johnson City

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated during tenure at Broad River Rehab. Excelled in providing compassionate support and emergency care, enhancing patient dignity and independence. Skilled in clinical documentation and critical thinking, contributing to a team-focused environment. Achieved significant improvements in patient nutritional objectives and rehabilitation outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/Restorative Rehab Tech

Broad River Rehab
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

CNA/BHT

Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2020
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

CNA

JCMC
06.2012 - 04.2015

CNA for cardiac step down unit vitals blood sugars walking patients and provided ADLs as needed

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Homewood Flossmoor HS
Flossmoor, IL
06.1979

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Patient advocacy
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Toileting assistance
  • Infection control practices
  • Emotional support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Certification

CNA and CPR Certified

Timeline

CNA/Restorative Rehab Tech

Broad River Rehab
02.2021 - 08.2024

CNA/BHT

Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2020

CNA

JCMC
06.2012 - 04.2015

CNA and CPR Certified

Diploma - General Studies

Homewood Flossmoor HS
Patty Bryja