Amia Barnes-Blackman
3412 East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Early-career medical support professional with hands-on experience in patient care, medication administration, and accurate charting. Supports nursing teams by maintaining safety standards and contributing to dignified, respectful patient experiences. Provides dependable care with timely reporting and clear documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to the nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Monitored patient conditions and promptly alerted nurses to concerns
- Reported observed changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse immediately.
- Supported patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting needs.
- Adjusted patient positioning to enhance comfort and minimize risk of pressure injuries.
- Observed patients for signs of physical or emotional distress, facilitating appropriate nursing interventions.
- Moved patients between units, imaging, and treatment areas.
- Documented care tasks and patient observations in hospital records
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policy.
Direct Support Professional
Agape
Easton, Pennsylvania
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored behavior and maintained safe, supportive living environments.
- Supported individuals with daily living tasks at Agape residential programs.
- Administered prescribed medications and documented resident care activities.
- Prepared meals and followed dietary instructions for residents.
- Accompanied clients to appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Recorded progress notes and reported concerns to supervisors.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Package Handler
Hayward Laboratories
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Loaded delivery trucks with prepared packages to ensure timely dispatch.
- Scanned and sorted packages by destination and service type using handheld scanner to streamline operations.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Inspected parcels for damage before transfer to storage or outbound staging.
- Wrapped fragile Hayward Laboratories products using protective materials and secure packing methods.
- Scanned package labels to verify routing and shipping information.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
- Reported lost or damaged items to supervisors promptly.
- Labeled parcels accurately according to company guidelines.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Security Dispatcher
Exploriaresorts
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Dispatched resort security officers to guest incidents, patrols, and emergency calls.
- Coordinated response efforts with security supervisors and resort departments.
- Prioritized incoming calls from guests, staff, and emergency services.
- Relayed clear instructions to officers during routine and urgent situations.
- Monitored CCTV surveillance systems and responded to alarms.
- Reviewed camera feeds and reported suspicious activity to resort security teams.
- Investigated calls and complaints involving fire, theft, accident, and hazard reports.
- Logged security activity, incident details, and shift communications in dispatch records.
- Provided customer service assistance to guests visiting the property, answering questions about services or facilities available on site.
Material Handler
Chewy Warehouse
Jessup, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Received and stocked pet supplies using warehouse scanning systems at Chewy distribution center.
- Sorted incoming inventory by product type, size, and destination to streamline storage and retrieval processes.
- Packed merchandise securely for shipment, ensuring compliance with Chewy warehouse quality standards.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Inspected products for damage and reported inventory issues to supervisors.
- Supported warehouse team by completing daily tasks, contributing to overall operational efficiency. in completing tasks efficiently.
Education
Diploma - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FORTIS INSTITUTE
Scranton, PA05-2026
Nursing
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tannersville, PA10-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient observation
- Clinical documentation
- Medical charting
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Sterilization techniques
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient assistance
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Infection Control, Infectious Disease & Bloodborne Pathogens 5/17/2025
Timeline
Patient Care Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Agape
04.2025 - 08.2025
Package Handler
Hayward Laboratories
04.2024 - 11.2024
Security Dispatcher
Exploriaresorts
09.2023 - 12.2023
Material Handler
Chewy Warehouse
05.2023 - 11.2023
Diploma - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FORTIS INSTITUTE
Nursing
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE