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Amber Collins
Seymour,United States
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Analytical and strategic CNA with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rocky Ridge Manor
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Cooper Rock Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant
03.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Heart Of The Ozarks
Nursing Assistant
01.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Glennwood Healthcare
Nursing Assistant
02.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Mansfield High School, Mansfield, MO
No Degree from General Studies
Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Documenting Behaviors
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Bathing
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Oral Hygiene
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Biohazard Disposal
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Standard CPR/AED (Infant, Child, & Adult), NationalCPRFoundation ID#2B49DE2C - 06/04/2022
- Standard First Aid, NationalCPRFoundation ID#FAA83BA - 06/04/2022
- Certified CNA, TMU - 04/21/2022
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rocky Ridge Manor
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cooper Rock Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
Nursing Assistant
Heart Of The Ozarks
01.2022 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
Glennwood Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2021
Mansfield High School
No Degree from General Studies
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Standard CPR/AED (Infant, Child, & Adult), NationalCPRFoundation ID#2B49DE2C - 06/04/2022
- Standard First Aid, NationalCPRFoundation ID#FAA83BA - 06/04/2022
- Certified CNA, TMU - 04/21/2022
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