Amazha Henderson
Certified Nursing Assistant
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 5 years of expertise in providing compassionate and efficient patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Known for exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Adept at working collaboratively with healthcare teams to deliver the highest standard of care and support to patients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
CNA Student
Riverside College Office Of Education
Riverside, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and eating
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills
- Assisted with patients' personal hygiene needs, including showering and bed baths
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or assistive devices
- Knowledge of medical terminology in order to keep patient charting accurate
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions
- Assisted with admission process by obtaining information from new patients or their families
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis per physician's orders
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients
- Carried out special projects assigned by supervisors or nursing staff
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Patient Care Technician
Vibrant Assisted Living Center
Vista
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Aided patients in performing daily activities including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or hoyer lift
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition
- Maintained accurate charting of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
In Home Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Redlands, CA
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes
- Provided assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming
- Transported clients to medical appointments or recreational activities
- Assisted clients with prescribed exercises
- Planned nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines
- Organized client medications for timely administration
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the appropriate personnel
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Mt San Jacinto College
08.2026
Riverside Office Of Education
06.2024
Riverside Office Of Education
06.2024
Riverside Office Of Education
06.2024
Riverside Office Of Education
06.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Clinical Skills
- Patient Safety and Comfort
- Interpersonal Skills
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Administrative Skills
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Specimen Collection
- Catheter change and preparation
- Geriatric Care
- Range of motion exercises
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed BLS
- Certified Post Acute
- Certified HHA
Timeline
CNA Student
Riverside College Office Of Education
02.2024 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Vibrant Assisted Living Center
02.2017 - 01.2024
In Home Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Mt San Jacinto College
Riverside Office Of Education
Riverside Office Of Education
Riverside Office Of Education
Riverside Office Of Education