Amani Ferguson
CNA
Middle River,MD
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
ShiftMed
12.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Autumn Lake Assistant Living
02.2023 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Sortation Associate
Amazon
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Operated variety of conveyors, moving packages in and out of loading dock areas safely and efficiently.
- Moved pallets and packing material to designated vacant storage areas for operational safety.
- Informed management immediately of sorting issues, conveyor problems and safety concerns.
- Applied Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for lifting, working at heights and hazardous chemical handling.
- Maintained high-level work standard achieving 80% accuracy sorting and processing.
- Used automated palletizing machinery for block packing product.
- Lifted 50+ pounds using safety lifting belt.
- Functioned comfortably at heights on catwalks, ladders and man-lifts.
- Certified forklift and power equipment operator with good record safely transporting and processing orders.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Certificate - CNA/GNA
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD08.2021
High School Diploma -
C. Milton Wright High School
Bel Air, MD05.2017
Certificate - Child Care
C.Milton Wright High School
Bel Air, MD06.2016
Certificate - Communications
C.Miltion Wright High School
Bel Air, MD06.2016
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Preparing Devices
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Monitor Vitals
- Intake Recording
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Quality Patient Care
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
Hobbies
- Makeup
- Nature Trail walks
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Reading
- Spending quality time with love ones
Timeline
CNA
Autumn Lake Assistant Living
02.2023 - 05.2023
CNA
ShiftMed
12.2022 - Current
Sortation Associate
Amazon
07.2020 - 12.2022
Certificate - CNA/GNA
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
C. Milton Wright High School
Certificate - Child Care
C.Milton Wright High School
Certificate - Communications
C.Miltion Wright High School