Amanda Early
Melcher-Dallas
Summary
Professional, compassionate caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, patient monitoring, and providing emotional support and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Household Manager/Full Time Caregiver
Home CEO
06.2019 - Current
- Managed daily household operations for our family.
- I tended to childcare responsibilities with empathy and attentiveness towards each of my child's unique needs and interests.
- Planned and implemented child-centered activities to foster the intellectual and emotional development of my children.
- Scheduled appointments for medical, dental, and self-care needs.
- Maintained our family's schedule and established daily routines for my children.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs, or communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Mental Health Technician/CNA
Eastern State Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort in diverse mental health settings.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Sales Associate
Ashley Furniture Homestore
2015 - 2016
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance customer experience and increase transaction efficiency.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
Hospice Aide/CNA
Catholic Charities Hospice
2014 - 2015
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal mobility by supporting them during transfers, ambulation, and positioning activities.
Hospice Aide/CNA
Genitiva Hospice
2013 - 2014
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, promoting patient well-being and enhancing quality of life.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient status and care plans, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Attend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa St. Josephs
2011 - 2013
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Ridge Care Center
2010 - 2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westview Care Center
2008 - 2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported residents with mobility challenges through safe transfer techniques.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indianola High School
Indianola, IACertified Nursing Assistant Training
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IANursing Practice
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IANursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSNursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDNursing
Barton Community College
Great Bend, KSNursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Ambulation assistance
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Supporting personal needs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical records management
Timeline
Household Manager/Full Time Caregiver
Home CEO
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2016 - 06.2019
Mental Health Technician/CNA
Eastern State Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2016
Sales Associate
Ashley Furniture Homestore
2015 - 2016
Hospice Aide/CNA
Catholic Charities Hospice
2014 - 2015
Hospice Aide/CNA
Genitiva Hospice
2013 - 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa St. Josephs
2011 - 2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Ridge Care Center
2010 - 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westview Care Center
2008 - 2010
High School Diploma -
Indianola High School
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Des Moines Area Community College
Nursing Practice
Kirkwood Community College
Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Nursing
North Idaho College
Nursing
Barton Community College
Nursing
Spokane Community College