Amanda Phillabaum
Avondale,CO
Summary
Driven CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in geriatric care and emergency response, adept at building strong patient relationships and ensuring safety through effective communication and empathy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- 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.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Trinidad Rehabilitation Center
Trinidad, CO
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Diploma -
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO05.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Specimen Collection
- Valid State driver's license
- Care plan implementation
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Communication abilities
- Blood culture collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Infection Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Trinidad Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Diploma -
Trinidad High School