Amanda Burns
Reidsville
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in the industry, currently contributing to Cone Health while pursuing a nursing career. Passionate about innovative approaches to learning and patient care, with a strong commitment to enhancing skills and knowledge in nursing practice. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in delivering high-quality care. Eager to leverage hands-on experience and a proactive mindset to make a meaningful impact in the nursing field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NT 1 Plus 3 Sitter SW Float
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
12.2017 - Current
- Float Tech/ Sitter, Obtain knowledge to perform EKG's, use of bladder scanners, dinamaps for Vital signs, Lifts, restraints, Sterile Technique, Inserting + discontinuing catheters, spike+ prep an IV, discontinue peripheral intravenous catheters, check glucose levels, ADL's...
- Moses Cone
- Alamance Regional
- Annie Penn
- MedCenter High Point
- Wesley Long
- Womens Health
private sitter
Private Care
Eden, NC
06.2017 - 07.2017
- To make sure the resident was getting the adequate care provided upon request of the family members, while the resident was in rehabilitation. I made sure the resident was turned every two hours and helped the CNA on call that was to be providing care with activities of daily living. Kept up with the hours the residents received medications as well as any changes in the residents' health condition.
Nursing Assistant
Morehead Memorial Hospital (MNC)
Eden, NC
07.2016 - 03.2017
- CNA
- Help answer patients' call lights, patients to eat, bathe and dress, serve meals, turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores, observe patients' conditions, measure and record food and liquid intake plus output, listen to and chart patients' health concerns and report the information. Measure patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen, and respirations. Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and transferring to and from bed. Cleaned rooms, changed linens, and stocked supplies. Use Hoyer, Viking, ez-stand, and weight machines to get weight, height, transferring in and out of the bed, to help with the residents' activities of daily living.
Nursing Assistant
Jacob's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
Madison, NC
06.2014 - 11.2015
- CNA
- Help answer patients' call lights, patients to eat, bathe and dress, serve meals, turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores, observe patients' conditions, measure and record food and liquid intake, listen to and chart patients' health concerns and report the information. Measure patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen, and respirations. Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. Cleaned rooms, changed linens, and stocked supplies. Use Hoyer and Viking lifts.
In-Home Health Assistant
Private Care
Ferrum, VA
06.2007 - 07.2013
- Assisted client with bed baths; checked vital signs; assisted with feeding; recorded food intake and output; operated mechanical lift; cleaned house, prepared food, and handled finances.
Waitress
Texas Steakhouse
Martinsville, VA
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Greeted guests and accompany them to their tables; presented menus and respond any questions regarding menu items; served food and beverages; checked regularly with guests to make sure that they are enjoying their meals; took necessary action to resolve any complaints; prepared and served specialty dishes at tables; informed patrons of each day specials; described meal constituents and cooking methods to patrons; took dishes and glasses away from tables and counters; prepared list of overall meal costs along with sales taxes.
Waitress
Applebee's
Martinsville, VA
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Presented menus and respond any questions regarding menu items; served food and beverages; checked regularly with guests to make sure that they are enjoying their meals; informed patrons of each day's special; described meal constituents and cooking methods to patrons; prepared list of overall meal costs along with sales taxes.
Education
Medication Aide -
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC07-2017
Nursing Assistant - undefined
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC08-2013
GED - undefined
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC01-2012
Associate in General Education- Nursing Degree - Practical Nursing
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC08-2028
Skills
- Vital Signs
- ADLs
- Behavioral health
- Medical terminology
- Microsoft Office
- CPR certified
- Technology proficiency
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Performing EKG's
- Schedule management
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Epic Software
- Reading patients charts and following doctors orders in a timely manner
- Sterile Technique
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Red Cross June 2022 to June 2026 Credential # X3H6HT
- Nursing Assistant August 2013 to Present Certification number # 455944
Languages
English - Fluent
Timeline
NT 1 Plus 3 Sitter SW Float
Moses Cone Hospital
12.2017 - Current
private sitter
Private Care
06.2017 - 07.2017
Nursing Assistant
Morehead Memorial Hospital (MNC)
07.2016 - 03.2017
Nursing Assistant
Jacob's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 11.2015
In-Home Health Assistant
Private Care
06.2007 - 07.2013
Waitress
Texas Steakhouse
05.2006 - 11.2006
Waitress
Applebee's
09.2005 - 05.2006
Nursing Assistant - undefined
Rockingham Community College
GED - undefined
Rockingham Community College
Medication Aide -
Rockingham Community College
Associate in General Education- Nursing Degree - Practical Nursing
Rockingham Community College
Additional Information
- Strong desire to serve the ill, disabled, and elderly
- Demonstrated patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition with staff, residents and family members
- Profound ability to provide patients with care
- Skilled in performing various housekeeping duties