Amanda Mercer
Harriman,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare of Rockwood
Rockwood, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
Harriman, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
FusionHealth- Asbury Place
Maryville, TN
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Snapnurse-Creekside Health and Rehab
Fort Collins, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Psychiatric/Forensic Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse-Northeast Florida State Hospital
Macclenny, FL
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient safety, monitoring environment and behaviors to proactively identify concerns.
- Interacted and engaged patients with chronic mental illness in group settings and individually.
- Applied therapeutic communication skills to engage patients, understand concerns and meet objectives of individual recovery plans.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
- Emotionally supported forensic patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
- Utilized behavior modification and personal development programs under psychologist.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse- Brookedale Destin
Destin, FL
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summit view of Rocky Top
Rocky Top, TN
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Residential Care Assistant
Commonwealth Assisted Living LLC
Oak Ridge, TN
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Motivated clients to participate in new activities to broaden skills.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Home Health Aide
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
- Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.
- Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Macclenny Nursing And Rehab
Macclenny, FL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Residential Instructor
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Starke, FL
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Mentored at-risk youth to improve overall well-being and skills.
- Reduced negative behaviors by teaching youth to spot and avoid pitfalls.
- Worked as team member to provide highest level of service to customers.
Psychiatric/Forensic Nursing Assistant
Northeast Florida State Hospital
Macclenny, FL
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Interacted and engaged patients with chronic mental illness in group settings and individually.
- Promoted patient safety, monitoring environment and behaviors to proactively identify concerns.
- Applied therapeutic communication skills to engage patients, understand concerns and meet objectives of individual recovery plans.
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
- Utilized behavior modification and personal development programs under psychologist.
- Emotionally supported forensic patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
- Worked under supervision of registered nursing staff to deliver quality care to individuals in forensic setting.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville , FLHigh School Diploma -
Adult Education Center
Fernandina Beach, FLSkills
- Electronic charting
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient relations
- CPR certified
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Preparing meals
- General housekeeping ability
- Documentation procedures expert
- Performing patient intakes
Timeline
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare of Rockwood
01.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
FusionHealth- Asbury Place
05.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Snapnurse-Creekside Health and Rehab
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
Psychiatric/Forensic Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse-Northeast Florida State Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse- Brookedale Destin
01.2021 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summit view of Rocky Top
08.2020 - 01.2021
Residential Care Assistant
Commonwealth Assisted Living LLC
04.2020 - 08.2020
Home Health Aide
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
12.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Macclenny Nursing And Rehab
01.2019 - 12.2019
Residential Instructor
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
07.2018 - 01.2019
Psychiatric/Forensic Nursing Assistant
Northeast Florida State Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Adult Education Center
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