Amanda Cepek
Mandan,ND
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed in North Dakota with over 15 years of experience in nursing home and surgery center environments. Proficient in collecting vital signs, updating patient charts, and assisting with personal care needs to ensure high standards of patient support. Experience as a purchasing manager has fostered strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, effectively addressing the needs of surgeons and the center while enhancing skills in program efficiency for purchasing and accounts receivable tasks. Committed to delivering compassionate care and operational excellence in all aspects of healthcare support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Bismarck Surgical Associates
Bismarck, ND
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain management.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast purchasing needs and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Collaborated with finance department on budget forecasting and expenditure analysis.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by conducting comprehensive review of procurement process.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Reviewed and inputted all received bills into software, conducting thorough checks to validate accuracy and compliance.
CNA
Baptist Health and Rehab
Bismarck, ND
10.2018 - 07.2025
- Assessed and documented patient reactions to support effective treatment planning.
- Supported patients in daily activities, including bathing, grooming, and feeding, to promote overall well-being.
- Organized and equipped patient rooms in anticipation of arrivals.
- Facilitated assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to enhance client independence.
- Collected biological samples to facilitate diagnostic testing and research.
- Managed care for patients with chronic illnesses, ensuring comprehensive support and treatment.
- Facilitated patient comfort and medical safety through effective repositioning techniques.
- Supported patient mobility needs and transported to appointments.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Assisted in application of traction devices.
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Provided compassionate care and assistance to residents in daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
CNA
Bismarck Surgical Associates
Bismarck, ND
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated patient preparation for surgical procedures.
- Arranged necessary equipment and supplies in surgical room to facilitate seamless workflow during procedures.
- Executed the opening of sterile supplies to maintain a sterile environment and support operational readiness.
- Positioned patients strategically for optimal surgical access and safety.
- Coordinated and monitored patient movement from bed to recovery, prioritizing safety and well-being.
- Executed room turnover procedures to ensure readiness for next patient.
- Performed thorough setting and sterilization of instruments, prioritizing safety and hygiene protocols.
- Facilitated efficient surgical operations by preparing and assembling necessary goods and instruments for multiple procedures each day.
Wellness Coach, Independent Herbalife Distributor
Active Nutrition
Bismarck, ND
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
- Met minimum monthly revenue, service and customer satisfaction goals.
- Promoted club programs, products and services to participants.
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
- Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals.
- Participated in club promotions to recruit new members and increase club sales.
- Contributed to the operation of a clean, friendly and well maintained health club.
- Prepared meal replacements in a fast pace environment.
- Maintained positive atmosphere for customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miller Pointe - a Prospera Community
Mandan, ND
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Observed and documented patient responses.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Assisted with ADLs.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
- Supported patient mobility needs and transported to appointments.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Assisted in application of traction devices.
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Gabriel's Community
Bismarck, ND
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Observed and documented patient responses.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.
- Assisted with ADLs.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
- Supported patient mobility needs and transported to appointments.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Education
Generals
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND, United StatesGenerals
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND, United StatesSkills
- Effective cleaning skills
- Reliable transportation
- Assisting with personal grooming and bathing
- Detail-oriented
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Implementing infection prevention measures
- Steady demeanor in stressful situations
- Specimen collection
- Facilitating patient intake processes
- Fluid management
- Assessing patient vital signs
Certification
- North Dakota Department of Health
- CNA registrant#: 40696
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Bismarck Surgical Associates
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Bismarck Surgical Associates
04.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
Baptist Health and Rehab
10.2018 - 07.2025
Wellness Coach, Independent Herbalife Distributor
Active Nutrition
03.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miller Pointe - a Prospera Community
04.2014 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Gabriel's Community
01.2011 - 11.2014
Generals
University of Mary
Generals
Bismarck State College