Amanda McDonald
Louisville,KY
Summary
Working with children and families that have special needs in a helping capacity is a passion that has driven me in my personal and professional life, as well as my school path choices. With strong work ethic, adaptability and motivation to master new skills and challenges, I am ready for a career path that provides me with the opportunity to utilize my knowledge and skills
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Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Living Support Professional
Centerstone/Seven Counties
Louisville, KY
10.2015 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Sproutlings Pediatric Preschool and Daycare
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12.2020
High School Diploma -
Ballard High School
Louisville, KY05.1999
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Support and Assistance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and various charting systems
Timeline
Community Living Support Professional
Centerstone/Seven Counties
10.2015 - Current
CNA
Sproutlings Pediatric Preschool and Daycare
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jefferson Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ballard High School