Amanda Duhon
Canoga Park
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and emergency response coordination, I excel in enhancing patient comfort and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity for all patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
04.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly when requested by patients or family members.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
- Assisted with the transfer and transport of patients within the hospital setting.
Nursing Assistant
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for patients.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Patient Care Partner
UCLA Medical Center
Westwood
03.2004 - 12.2012
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patients during mobility and transportation within the facility.
- Prepared and delivered meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and eating.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as changing linens, emptying catheter bags, cleaning dentures.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation, positioning in bed and wheelchair.
- Reported any observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient to the nurse immediately.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests in a timely manner.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Louisiana Community Medical College
Lafayette, LA06-1999
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
Scott, LA05-1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient care protocols
- Wound care assistance
- Fall prevention techniques
- Infection control practices
- Dietary guidelines adherence
- Emergency response coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient comfort enhancement
Affiliations
- I love Hiking, Lagree, Hot yoga, Reading and traveling.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
04.2007 - Current
Patient Care Partner
UCLA Medical Center
03.2004 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Louisiana Community Medical College
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
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