Amayah Herrington
WENATCHEE,WA
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Confluence Health
Wenatchee, WA
11.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Manager
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery
East Wenatchee, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Caregiver
DSHS
Wenatchee, WA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA11-2022
GED -
Skill Source
Wenatchee, WA04-2019
Pharmacy Tech - Healthcare
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Bathing Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Activity Coordination
- Mobility Assistance
- Colostomy Care
- Inpatient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- General housekeeping ability
- Restraint Application
- Positioning Patients
- Compassionate
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- Ambulation Assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Outpatient Care
- Able to lift 50 pounds
Certification
- BLS Certification 11/2022
- First Aid Certification 11/2022
- HIV & AIDS training 12/2022
- CNA License 11/2022
Timeline
CNA
Confluence Health
11.2022 - Current
Manager
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
DSHS
01.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Wenatchee Valley College
GED -
Skill Source
Pharmacy Tech - Healthcare
Wenatchee Valley College