Amanda Kidd
High Point,NC
Summary
I am a compassionate nursing assistant with a gentle touch and caring attitude, centered on treating people with dignity and respect. I thrive as a team player. My expertise is in care of the person as a whole; mind, body and spirit. I enjoy being a collaborative team player, with constantly developing stronger clinical and interpersonal skills. I believe we never stop learning and improving our skills and knowledge. I am available 40 hours per week, interested in day shift, but willing to discuss nights.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain In Residence
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
04.2022 - Current
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Alzheimers Sitter
Cathy Briggs
01.2017 - Current
- Assistance with ADLs.
- Assistance with providing nutrition.
- Makes sure client takes medications bid.
- Over night care/presence.
- Makes sure client is safe to wander.
- Keeps observant eye on client at all times.
- Redirects client when needed.
- Assist in deescalation when client is sundowning.
- Provides transportation when needed.
Chaplain Resident
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Participated in didactic sessions and education seminars.
- Delivered individualized approaches considering situational and population-specific needs.
- Initiated crisis assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
- Created consistent and sustainable solutions using well-grounded approaches.
- Counseled employees requesting emotional or spiritual support.
- Created and used spiritual assessments for crisis management, intervention, bereavement and chemical dependency.
- End of life spiritual/supportive care to patients in the COVID ICU and Step Down COVID Unit and their families.
- Took 16 to 24 hour call shifts 2-3 times per week.
- Experience also in adult and pediatric spiritual care in the ED/Trauma setting.
Elderly Caregiver
Jan Mustin Miller
10.2023 - Current
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offer companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Chaplain Intern
Duke University Hospital And Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Kept supervisor informed of daily activities and issues.
- Offered spiritual support to patients and families, keeping with expressed wishes and desires.
- Assessed spiritual needs and concerns of patients through direct communication or information obtained by other personnel.
- Provided consultation education and support for team members and community.
- Provided spiritual services to patients and families based upon identified needs.
- Provided grief and bereavement counseling to individuals and families.
- One - two 24 hour on call shift per month.
- Experience in pediatric and adult spiritual care.
Associate Pastor
Ward Street United Methodist Church
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant 1
Davidson Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC12.2023
Master's of Divinity - Theology
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC05.2014
High School Diploma -
Ledford High School
Thomasville, NC06.2000
Skills
- Time Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Care Plan Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Companionship
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Jan Mustin Miller
10.2023 - Current
Chaplain In Residence
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
04.2022 - Current
Chaplain Resident
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Associate Pastor
Ward Street United Methodist Church
07.2019 - 07.2020
Chaplain Intern
Duke University Hospital And Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
Alzheimers Sitter
Cathy Briggs
01.2017 - Current
Certificate - Nursing Assistant 1
Davidson Davie Community College
Master's of Divinity - Theology
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Pfeiffer University
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Pfeiffer University
High School Diploma -
Ledford High School
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