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Amber Cox

Lawton,OK

Summary

Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

ACMA

Oklahoma Dept of Veteran Affairs
502 sw Flowermound Rd
04.2015 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.

  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

ACMA

Brookridge Assitance Living
7802 Nw Quannah Parker Trailway
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

CNA

The Village on Lee
6902 sw Lee Blvd
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawton Sr High School
2003

Certification - CNA

Great Plains Tech Center
2013

Certification - Medication Aide Tech

Red River Tech Center
2014

Certification - CMA

Moore/Norman Tech Center
2015

Certification - Gastro/Resp/ Insulin Admin

Red River Tech Center
2015

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • Adaptable
  • Dedicated hospice care provider

Timeline

ACMA

Oklahoma Dept of Veteran Affairs
04.2015 - Current

ACMA

Brookridge Assitance Living
04.2014 - 04.2015

CNA

The Village on Lee
07.2013 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Lawton Sr High School

Certification - CNA

Great Plains Tech Center

Certification - Medication Aide Tech

Red River Tech Center

Certification - CMA

Moore/Norman Tech Center

Certification - Gastro/Resp/ Insulin Admin

Red River Tech Center
Amber Cox