Amanda Knox
McMinnville,OR
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Newberg, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation, monitoring EKG strips, identifying arrhythmias, and acting quickly on alarm changes.
- Experienced in managing the main nursing station, which includes answering phone calls, handling unit communication, and organizing patient logistics.
- Responsible for training new CNAs, demonstrating leadership, and ensuring staff adhere to hospital policies.
- Participate in team huddles and providing input for improving unit efficiency and patient care workflows.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Albany, OR
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Adapted to rapidly shifting protocols" and "rotated to high-acuity COVID units.
- Proactively assisted in critical care procedures, including patient proning and vital monitoring
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staffing Agency (Integrated Healthcare and Staffing Partners)
Portland, OR
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Facilitated teamwork within nursing unit by supporting fellow CNAs in their duties, fostering a positive work environment.
- Quickly adapted to diverse healthcare environments, including acute care, rehabilitation, memory and long-term care settings.
- Provided highly adaptable care across 10+ Providence and long-term facilities, covering various shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Proven ability to rapidly integrate into new nursing teams, adopting facility-specific protocols to ensure continuity of care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquis Care Facility
Newberg, OR
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Warner Pacific Univeristy
Portland, OR05-2026
No Degree - Retake of Nursing Prerequisites
Portland Community College
Portland, ORBachelor's of Science & Public Health Education - Health Sciences And Public Health
Portland State University
Portland, OR03-2021
No Degree - Nursing
Linfield College
Portland, ORAssociate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR12-2014
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Newberg Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staffing Agency (Integrated Healthcare and Staffing Partners)
10.2016 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquis Care Facility
01.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Warner Pacific Univeristy
No Degree - Retake of Nursing Prerequisites
Portland Community College
Bachelor's of Science & Public Health Education - Health Sciences And Public Health
Portland State University
No Degree - Nursing
Linfield College
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Chemeketa Community College