Amanda Shinholster

• Working under broad supervision of an RN, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

• May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Ensures safety and security of clients.
• Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves. Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans
• Turns and re-positions bedridden clients if necessary alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Recording vital signs, documenting observations,
• 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
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking..
• Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
• Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
• Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
• Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
• Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.

• Monitored patients and maintained detailed records for physician review.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
• Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
• Performed patient work-ups and assisted in minor office procedures.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• 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.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and quickly providing care.