Amanda Costello
South Yarmouth,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mill Hill Residence
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Dennis Healthcare
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced patient complaints by addressing issues promptly and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Medical Assisant
The Salter School
Fall River, MA06.2005
27 Credits - Liberal Arts
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA06.2004
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mill Hill Residence
09.2019 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Dennis Healthcare
10.2014 - 07.2020
Vocational Certificate - Medical Assisant
The Salter School
27 Credits - Liberal Arts
Cape Cod Community College
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