Amber Barron
MIDDLE RIVER,MARYLAND
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Genesis; Franklin Woods
06.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring consistency and confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Efficiently picked orders from designated areas according to order specifications and safety guidelines. Double-checked each item to ensure that the correct item and batch number are displayed.
- Packed pulled items in bubble wrap, Styrofoam, cartons, or boxes according to provided instructions.
- Packed items securely and appropriately, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals and maintain high quality standards.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels and maintain organization within the warehouse.
- Sorted and scanned items using handheld devices to track inventory and ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Applied shipping labels accurately to ensure smooth delivery.
- Kept the working area clean and organized to promote a safe work environment.
Home Health Aide / Caregiver
Self Employed; Carol Gogel
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided personalized in-home care assistance to patient, focusing on her comfort, safety, and health requirements.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as checking vital signs, administering medication, coordinating a daily care plan with other caregivers as well as family
- Assisted with personal care activities, including bathing, dressing, dental hygiene, and grooming
- Organized and planned physical activities customized to each client's abilities and healthcare professional's recommendations.
- Efficiently performed light housekeeping duties, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Played a pivotal role in creating and maintaining care plans, ensuring they meet specific client health needs and preferences.
- Coordinated transportation for clients for appointments and for personal errands, enhancing their independence and mobility.
- Established a positive rapport with clients and their families to effectively communicate health changes and concerns.
Lead Home Health Aide / Caregiver
Dr. David Kotecki
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Oversaw staff while ensuring that appropriate care and care plan is being provided to the patient.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new caregivers
- Made schedules and managed 4 employees.
- Coordinated patients care plan and provided personalized in-home care assistance to patient daily.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as checking vital signs, administering medication, and coordinating with other caregivers as well as family
- Assisted with personal care activities, including bathing, dressing, dental hygiene and grooming
- Organized and planned physical activities customized to patients abilities and doctor's recommendations.
- Efficiently performed light housekeeping duties, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated transportation appointments and for personal errands, enhancing independence and mobility.
- Established a positive rapport with clients and their families to effectively communicate health changes and concerns.
Patient Sitter
Franklin Square Hospital
01.2005 - 07.2013
- Looked after patients in fulfilling physical and mental needs.
- Helped patients with mobility activities.
- Worked with family members to determine the specific physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient
- Assisted with daily activities like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Regularly took and recorded vital signs
- reported any health issues or changes in behavior to RN
- Engaged in therapeutic conversations and provided companionship
- Helped with walking, exercising, and moving to prevent injuries and maintained mobility.
- Ensured a safe environment by preventing falls and managing emergency situations effectively.
Education
No Degree - Career Development And Computer Training
CCBC
Essex, Maryland04-2024
Diploma - undefined
Kenwood High School
Baltimore, Maryland01.2002
Skills
- Compassionate, Nursing Assistant, with 17 years of extensive experience performing patient duties
- Demonstrates the ability to comprehend patients’ specific conditions to provide top notch care
- Time management
- Professional appearance and aware of my role in presenting an appropriate first impression to customers
- Excellent attention to detail in completing reports and in documentation
- Hard worker who is comfortable in a fast-paced medical setting and who is always available for additional responsibility
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Excellent Customer Service
- Time Management
- Dependable
- Grooming Assistance
- CPR / AED Certified
- Infection Control
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CNA License # A00231427 Issue Date: 2025-09-02 Expiration Date: 2026-11-28
- Medication Technician # MT0182115 Issue Date: 2025-09-23 Expiration Date: 2026-11-28
Timeline
CNA
Genesis; Franklin Woods
06.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2022 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide / Caregiver
Self Employed; Carol Gogel
07.2020 - 10.2022
Lead Home Health Aide / Caregiver
Dr. David Kotecki
11.2015 - 12.2019
Patient Sitter
Franklin Square Hospital
01.2005 - 07.2013
Diploma - undefined
Kenwood High School
No Degree - Career Development And Computer Training
CCBC