Samantha Knight
Muncie,IN
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cerified Nursing Assistant / Laundry Management
Arcadia Developmental Center
Arcadia, IN
01.2013 - 08.2016
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alexandria Care Center
Alexandria, IN
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millers Merry Mannor
Chesterfield, IN
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INCNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Anderson
Anderson, IN01.2006
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Munice, IN05.1997
Skills
- Fluid Measurement
- Feeding Assistance
- Caregiver Relations
- Needs Determination
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Nutrition and Diet
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Emotional and Social Support
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Care Monitoring
- Heavy Lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Injury Prevention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- EMR Updating
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- Universal Precautions
- Consistent Follow Through
- Calm Under Stress
- Emergency Response
- CNA Certification
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Oral Hygiene
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Wound Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Time Management
- Family Education
Timeline
Cerified Nursing Assistant / Laundry Management
Arcadia Developmental Center
01.2013 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alexandria Care Center
08.2009 - 07.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millers Merry Mannor
01.2006 - 08.2009
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Indiana University Bloomington
CNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Anderson
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
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