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Amanda Rizzo

Amanda Rizzo

Niagara Falls,NY

Summary

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort.

Work History

Teacher Aid

Summit Academy
Getzville, NY
2022 - 2023
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
  • Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beachwood Homes
Getzville, NY
2021 - 2022
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northgate Health Care Facility
North Tonawanda, NY
2019 - 2021
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.

Education

GED -

Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Special Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Child Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Alternative Learning Methods
  • Learning Assessments
  • Special Needs Students
  • Motivating Students
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Program Development
  • Instructional Methods
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Transporting Patients
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Condition Monitoring
  • General Housekeeping Ability
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Records Management

Timeline

Teacher Aid

Summit Academy
2022 - 2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beachwood Homes
2021 - 2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northgate Health Care Facility
2019 - 2021

GED -

Bryant And Stratton College

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