PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Amanda Johnson

UNC Nash Health
Spring Hope,NC
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Compassionate nursing student and healthcare support professional with experience in direct patient care, psychiatric support, and behavioral de-escalation. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, documenting care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient and family support. Strong foundation in education and culturally responsive care.

Work History

Nurse Aide

1 Year 4 Months
UNC Nash Health | 06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted physicians and healthcare professionals during examinations, procedures, and emergency situations to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
  • Provide personal care and clinical support, including ADLs, mobility assistance, specimen collection, glucose checks, and basic wound care.
  • Observe and document patient status, vital signs, and behavioral changes; promptly report concerns to the nurse or provider.
  • Perform assigned clinical procedures within training, competency, facility policy, and role scope, including oxygen setup, suctioning, tracheostomy and catheter care, tube feedings, and peripheral IV care.
  • Assist with patient admissions, discharge preparation, routine education reinforcement, family support, and unit readiness.
  • Facilitated patient admissions and discharge preparation, reinforced routine education, provided family support, and maintained unit readiness for optimal patient flow.

Nurse Aide

1 Year 7 Months
Wilson Pines | 11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Delivered resident-centered assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers, and mobility to enhance comfort and dignity.
  • Recorded and documented vital signs and care in Point of Care system to ensure accurate health monitoring.
  • Observed changes in resident behavior or condition and communicated concerns to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with care team to support residents and families, fostering effective communication and understanding of care needs.

Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher & Track Coach

3 Years 3 Months
Southern Nash High School | 08.2020 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated parent meetings, managed special education records, organized testing schedules, and facilitated staff training to ensure compliance and support for students.
  • Developed athletic training plans and guided student goal-setting to enhance performance in regional and state competitions.
  • Developed athletic training plans, supported student goal-setting, and prepared athletes for regional and state competitions.

IDD Paraprofessional

10 Months
Appalachian Community Services | 08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated support for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use concerns to enhance their quality of life.
  • Linked clients to community resources and documented progress toward individual goals to ensure accountability and measure success.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Program

Nash Community College | 10-2026

In Progress

Nurse Aide I Course

Wilson Pines | 01-2024

B.S. - Sociology, Minor in Special Education; B.A. in Spanish

Western Carolina University | 05-2020

High School Diploma

Southern Nash High School | 06-2015

Skills

Personal care assistance
Behavioral de-escalation
Behavioral observation and de-escalation
Therapeutic communication
Clinical documentation
Epic EHR
Vital monitoring
Family support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Cultural awareness
Leadership training

Certification

  • Nurse Aide I
  • Nurse Aide II
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Nurse Aide

UNC Nash Health
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Nurse Aide

Wilson Pines
11.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher & Track Coach

Southern Nash High School
08.2020 - 11.2023Read More

IDD Paraprofessional

Appalachian Community Services
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More

Southern Nash High School

High School Diploma
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Western Carolina University

B.S. from Sociology, Minor in Special Education; B.A. in Spanish
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Wilson Pines

Nurse Aide I Course
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Nash Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing Program
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Amanda Johnson