Acamie Salter
Summary
I am a State tested Nursing Assistant, I have been working in nursing for over 20 years. I am responsible and Reliable. I genuinely care for my patients and Love what I do.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IHSS
Bakersfi, California
12.2018 - Current
- Assist patients with daily ADLS, Transfers, Dressing, Showers, Eating
CNA
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
CNA
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
CNA — Ab Staffing
Phoenix, CA, ARIZONA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Interpreted and explained medical instructions to patients and family members.
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Travel Assignment, VA Sandiego Hospital, Assist patients with AdLs
REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN
Ohio health Rehab
Columbus, Ohio
01.2013 - 11.2018
- Assist patients with ADLs, Transfers,Shower,Eating,Dressing, Blood Glucose
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
03.2013
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Instructed patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
- Performed clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
- Cleaned work area and checked and stored equipment after treatment.
- Monitored operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements.
- Assisted patients with dressing, undressing and putting on and removing supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings
- Documented patient information, such as notes on progress.
- Safeguarded and assist patients as practiced exercises and functional activities.
- Epic
- Hoyer Lift
- Check Blood Glucose
- TBI
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Collecting Specimens
- Recording Vital Signs
- Monitoring Fluids
- Basic Life Support
- Biohazard Disposal
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Franklin University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Directed
- PPE Use
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
LANGUAGES
Languages
Timeline
CNA
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
07.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
03.2023 - 05.2023
CNA — Ab Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2021
IHSS
12.2018 - Current
Franklin University
03.2013
REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN
Ohio health Rehab
01.2013 - 11.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Franklin University