Amanda Anderson
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Episcopal Church Home
Saint Paul, MN
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Summer Nanny
Nannying
Inver Grove Heights, MN
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided age-appropriate educational activities to promote learning and development.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Developed a positive relationship with the children by providing support, guidance, and encouragement.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St.Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2024
Skills
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Affiliations
- I played soccer from kindergarten to my senior year of high school. I love helping other people and making time for the most important things in my life!
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Episcopal Church Home
07.2022 - 08.2023
Summer Nanny
Nannying
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St.Thomas
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