Amber Davis
Fargo,ND
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at Ecumen Evergreens Of Moorhead, skilled in resident support and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance quality of life through personalized care and advocacy. Strong team player with a commitment to safety and dignity, adept at training staff and implementing best practices in care. I'm very passionate with what I do and always dedicated to my job. Always willing to help people out. I'm very responsible and always on time for work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Ecumen Evergreens Of Moorhead
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored resident well-being, identifying and reporting changes to healthcare staff.
- Facilitated communication between residents and families, ensuring needs were met effectively.
- Supported new staff training, sharing best practices for resident care and support.
- Advocated for resident rights and preferences in care planning discussions.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Hand out Medications to residents and also fax or call pharmacy when some medications need to be re-ordered
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Helpers Nursing Home
10.2017 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices and care standards.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care and progress.
- Implemented infection control procedures to enhance resident safety.
- Conducted regular safety checks, maintaining a secure environment for residents.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Supported needs of 48 residents on unit but had my own cottage which consisted of 12 residents. When done taking care of residents in my cottage I would go to the other cottages to offer help to my coworkers with residents in their cottages
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwards-Knox Central School
Russell, NY06.2014
Skills
- Team Player
- Supportive
- Resident support
- Good people skills
- Willing to help others out
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Ecumen Evergreens Of Moorhead
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Helpers Nursing Home
10.2017 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Edwards-Knox Central School