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Amanda Rich

Amanda Rich

Swanton

Summary

Licensed Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Bayada Hospice
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered personal hygiene assistance through bathing, grooming, and toileting, preserving patients' dignity.
  • Aided patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding to adjust to mobility challenges.
  • Promoted patient well-being by offering compassionate, attentive personal care services.
  • Traveled to clients' homes for comprehensive healthcare services and continuity of care.
  • Performed safe transfers using appropriate equipment like Hoyer lifts or gait belts to minimize injury risk.
  • Utilized strong communication skills while interacting with diverse populations, including non-English speakers.
  • Monitored and reported changes in clients' conditions for timely intervention by supervisors.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and respect.

LNA

Northwestern Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided comprehensive patient care across lifespan, considering aging, development stages, and culture.
  • Cared for patients with respiratory failure, heart failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reduced infection risks by sterilizing equipment and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation to enhance comfort.
  • Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and recording intake and output data.
  • Transported patients between rooms and testing locations efficiently.
  • Administered electrocardiogram tests for patients experiencing events and as a screening tool.
  • Performed vein punctures to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.

Caregiver

Loving Home Care LLC
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supported clients with daily living needs to enhance self-esteem and overall wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared nutritious meals for clients.
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversations and activities while providing personal care assistance.
  • Transported individuals to events, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported changes in clients' health status to the care team.
  • Built rapport with clients and families to foster trusting caregiver relationships.
  • Provided safe mobility support for patients navigating personal and public spaces.
  • Implemented physical therapy to improve muscle tone and range of motion.

Education

Certificate - End-of-Life Doula

University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine
Burlington, VT
07.2023

Certificate - Licensed Nursing Assistant

Northwest Career And Technical Center
Saint Albans, VT
04.2022

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living Support
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Intercultural Competence
  • End-of-life care
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Bayada Hospice
10.2023 - Current

LNA

Northwestern Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2023

Caregiver

Loving Home Care LLC
12.2021 - 07.2022

Certificate - Licensed Nursing Assistant

Northwest Career And Technical Center

Certificate - End-of-Life Doula

University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine

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