Amanda Griffith
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boyertown,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Coatesville, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeastern Veterans Center
Spring City, PA
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Educated residents on health management practices, promoting independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to medical team for timely interventions and care adjustments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Medical Staffing
Bethlehem, PA
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
High school or equivalent - Academics
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA06.2005
High school or equivalent - Nursing
Central Montco Technical High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA06.2005
Skills
- Charting Expertise - 10 years
- Supporting Personal Needs - 10 years
- Responding to Emergencies - 10 years
- Companionship and Emotional Support - 10 years
- Quick Problem Solver - 10 years
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player - 10 years
- Patient Assessments - 10 years
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support - 10 years
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
Affiliations
- Health Occupations Students of America: I was the Secretary for our Parliamentary Procedure group at the Central Montco Technical High School
- Class Officers: I have been nominated and awarded the position of class President for my PT12 class at the Chester County Intermediate Unit
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeastern Veterans Center
11.2020 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Medical Staffing
05.2019 - 11.2020
High school or equivalent - Nursing
Central Montco Technical High School
High school or equivalent - Academics
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School