Hi, I’m
Amanda Overton
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employeedLos Angeles, CA
Personal CNA/Housekeeping
10.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Thomas FamilyChatsworth, CA
Live-In Nanny
11.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Transported children to and from therapy, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Khalifa FamilyLaguna Beach, CA
Live-In Nanny
08.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA
Nurse Technician/CNA Certified
08.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Delivered high-quality care to PCU, ICU and mental health patients in hospital facility.
Education
Joseph School of LearningLancaster, CA
No Degree from Certified Nursing Assistant
02.2014
Antelope Valley, Junior CollegeLancaster, CA
No Degree from Child Development
08.2012
Palos Verdes, Peninsula High SchoolRolling Hills Estates, CA
High School Diploma
06.1993
Skills
- Wound Care
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Recording Vital Signs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Monitoring Fluids
- Feeding Tube Management
- Range of Motion Exercises
Availability
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Timeline
Live-In Nanny
Thomas Family
11.2020 - 02.2023
Live-In Nanny
Khalifa Family
08.2020 - 11.2020
Personal CNA/Housekeeping
Self-employeed
10.2016 - Current
Nurse Technician/CNA Certified
Antelope Valley Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2017
Joseph School of Learning
No Degree from Certified Nursing Assistant
Antelope Valley, Junior College
No Degree from Child Development
Palos Verdes, Peninsula High School
High School Diploma
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