Olivia Barrett
Bellevue
Summary
Compassionate nursing assistant with expertise in patient support and daily living activities. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, enhancing patient care and comfort across diverse healthcare environments. Proven ability to adapt to various patient needs and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Douglas County Health Center
Omaha
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in caregiving practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee
Omaha
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software systems.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Communicated with customers to address inquiries and provide medication information.
- Supported medication therapy management by preparing patient consultations.
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy work area.
- Managed inventory by organizing and restocking medication supplies.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received payments from customers and processed credit card transactions.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Aid
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE03-2026
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient assistance
- Electronic record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Languages
Russian
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Douglas County Health Center
05.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee
09.2025 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Aid
Metropolitan Community College