Amanda-Marie Leyton
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Tennessee State Veterans Home Cleveland, enhancing patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and empathetic communication. Recognized for fostering independence and dignity in residents, while implementing infection control procedures that significantly improved safety and comfort. A reliable team player dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-focused care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee State Veterans Home Cleveland
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and mobility aids.
- Documented resident care accurately in charting systems and communicated updates during shift handoffs.
- Responded calmly to resident requests and environmental needs, ensuring a clean and safe care setting.
- Maintained infection control standards through hand hygiene, PPE use, and equipment sanitation.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Collaborated with licensed nurses and interdisciplinary staff to deliver consistent, person-centered care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- 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.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime Time Healthcare
Omanha, NE
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided meal assistance, monitored intake, and followed individualized dietary and hydration needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and mobility aids.
- Documented resident care accurately in charting systems and communicated updates during shift handoffs.
- Responded calmly to resident requests and environmental needs, ensuring a clean and safe care setting.
- Maintained infection control standards through hand hygiene, PPE use, and equipment sanitation.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Collaborated with licensed nurses and interdisciplinary staff to deliver consistent, person-centered care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- 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.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westerly High School
Westerly, RI06.2011
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Bedside manner
Vital signs monitoring
Dressing assistance
Recording vital signs
Safety precautions
Electronic charting
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Medical terminology
Mobility assistance
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Adaptable
Patient lifting
Transfer techniques
Urinary catheter care
Ambulation assistance
Healthcare ethics
Inpatient care
Geriatric care
Patient relationship building
Responding to emergencies
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Colostomy care
Maintaining privacy
Trustworthy companion
Complex Problem-solving
Feeding assistance expert
Patient management
Specimen collection
Light housekeeping
Valid state driver's license
Indirect patient care
Condition monitoring
Care plan implementation
Observing responses
Reliable transportation
Patient assessments
Quality assurance
Activity coordination
Preparing meals
Activity planning
Conducting intakes
Outpatient care
Meal planning
Toileting assistance
Assisting with personal grooming
Performing patient intakes
Quick problem solver
Vital sign recording
Monitoring fluids
Able to lift number pounds
Infection control procedures
Family support and assistance
Range of motion exercises
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Calm and level-headed under duress
CNA certification
Vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee State Veterans Home Cleveland
12.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime Time Healthcare
03.2024 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Westerly High School