Amanda "Nicole" Irvine
C.N.A
Trion,GA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daily Care Of Summerville
03.2015 - Current
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Dressing and mobility.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in group home by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for all patient rooms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 112-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for all patient rooms.
Education
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA10.2012
Diploma - GED
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA04.2005
Skills
- Medication Assistance
- Wound Care
- Supporting Personal Needs
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medications Familiarity
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- Responding to Emergencies
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Admitting Support
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Light Housekeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Quick Problem Solver
- Documenting Behaviors
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Intake Recording
- Oral Hygiene
- Meal Planning
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trustworthy Companion
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Inpatient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Alcohol Rubs
- Monitor Vitals
- Bed Transfers
- Collecting Specimens
- Symptom Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Calm Under Stress
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Patient-Focused Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Monitoring Fluids
- Nutrition and Diet
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Bathing and Dressing
- ADLs Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Emotional Intelligence
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Quality Patient Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Nursing Assistance
- Observing Responses
- Family Communication
- Feeding Tube Management
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Wheelchair Assistance
- DBMS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
12.2018 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daily Care Of Summerville
03.2015 - Current
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Diploma - GED
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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