Amanda Pettiford
Taunton,MA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 10 years experience in delivering quality patient care. Competent in supporting diagnostic and administrative processes. Detail-oriented and skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morton Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Middleboro Oral Surgeons
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Float Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Helpers
02.2015 - 01.2023
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MAHigh School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Technical High School
Taunton, MA2015
Skills
- BLS & CPR certified
- HIPPA certified
- OSHA certified
- Patient-focused care
- Adaptable and Independent
- Progress documentation
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Trilingual in English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control Certified
- Radiology certified
- Microsoft Word
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medi-Tech Expierience
Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aide Certified
- OSHA 10
- Infection Control Certification
- Radiology Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- TESOL Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morton Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Middleboro Oral Surgeons
12.2019 - 03.2020
Float Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Helpers
02.2015 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Technical High School
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