Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Amber Chee

Albuquerque,United States

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive direct support experience in healthcare. Proficient in paperwork procedures, mobility assistance, and documentation compliance. Strong team player with adaptability to evolving needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Genesis HealthCare
Albuquerque, NM
03.2023 - Current
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • 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.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Patient Care Technician

Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, United States
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Patient Care Technician

University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, United States
04.2010 - 05.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.

Home Care Aide

Heritage Home Healthcare
Albuquerque, United States
04.2009 - 04.2010
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

Receptionist

Alorica
Manhattan, KS
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.

Education

GED -

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
09-1999

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Basic wound care
  • Patient care
  • ADL assistance
  • Infection control
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Infection control practices
  • Problem solving
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Emergency response
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Patient transfers
  • Toileting assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance

Certification

  • BLS/CPR
  • CNA
  • MEDICAL ASSIATANT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Genesis HealthCare
03.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Presbyterian Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023

Patient Care Technician

University of New Mexico Hospitals
04.2010 - 05.2020

Home Care Aide

Heritage Home Healthcare
04.2009 - 04.2010

Receptionist

Alorica
05.2006 - 05.2007

GED -

Central New Mexico Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College