Amanda Wickens
Tilton,NH
Summary
Licensed Nursing Assistant offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care with strong organizational skills. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, medications, allergies, and cleaning and sanitizing patient areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Concord, NH
03.2022 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and heart failure.
- Collaborating with physicians to discuss patients.
- Basic rooming; Performed vitals, weight and height, medication review, pharmacy check, and allergies.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Laundry Aide
Merrimack Country Nursing Home
Boscawen, NH
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Examined dried clothes to identify stains, tears and issues.
- Used special fabric treatments, borax, and other cleaner to remove stains.
- Operated machines correctly by following machine instructions and safety regulations.
- Assisted with unloading and loading resident laundry items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Online02.2023
High School Diploma -
Winnisquam Regional High School
Tilton, NH06.2019
Skills
- Monitor Vitals
- EMR Updating
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Patient and Family Communication
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
Hobbies
I enjoy many activities outdoors such as hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and hiking. I love spending time with my family and friends, including the animals. I like to pet sit on my free time; watching peoples dogs, cats, etc while they are away. I exercise about 4-5 times a week, including walking my dogs, hiking, and going to the gym. I love to travel and discover new places, I love the ocean, mountains, and lakes!
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Dartmouth Hitchcock
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Concord Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
Laundry Aide
Merrimack Country Nursing Home
07.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
High School Diploma -
Winnisquam Regional High School