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Amanda Tovar

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Kern Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Expertise in catheter care and infection control, ensuring safety and dignity for all patients. Committed to fostering a positive healthcare environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Jacob’s Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Care for patients in Subacute unit.
  • Closely monitor patients GI tubes and Tracheas.
  • Repostion bed bound patients every two hours
  • Apply Condom catheter/purewicks.
  • Collect, measure, and document input and output.
  • Frequent rounding.
  • Documentation

CNA

Kern Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Applied pure wicks, condom catheters, suction machines as needed per patient needs.
  • Precepted new hires as a CNA
  • Assisted charge nurse as MST/clerk admitting and discharging patients, taking calls, monitoring telementry boxes.
  • Provided one on one care to patients as a sitter to provide safety and close observation.

Packer Associate

Amazon
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Packaged fragile items with cushioning material.
  • Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
  • Fastened and labeled containers on pallets, added stretch and shrink wrap and signed pick tickets to protect items and confirm accuracy of orders.
  • Supported quality control efforts by inspecting products for defects before packaging.

Caregiver

Always There, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Caregiver

Assisted Home Health & Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Substitute Instructional Aide

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2010 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and fostered student growth.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported teachers in implementing effective strategies for diverse learners, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Assisted students with special needs by providing individualized support and accommodations tailored to their specific requirements.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cellan Central Valley College
2901 H St Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA
02.2024

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2007

Skills

  • American Heart Association BLS
  • Attention to detail
  • Infection control
  • Compassionate
  • Vital signs
  • Safety
  • Patient mobility
  • Documentation
  • In home care
  • Hospital care
  • Nursing facility care
  • Catheter care
  • Colostomy/Ileostomy care
  • Tracheostomy care

Timeline

CNA

Jacob’s Healthcare Center
11.2024 - Current

CNA

Kern Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Packer Associate

Amazon
10.2021 - 09.2023

Caregiver

Always There, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021

Caregiver

Assisted Home Health & Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2020

Substitute Instructional Aide

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2010 - 06.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cellan Central Valley College

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School

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