Amie Homolik
Provo,UT
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at HCA Midwest Health System, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective care coordination. Recognized for maintaining high safety standards and promoting infection control practices, ensuring a positive healing environment for all patients.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Rocky Mountain Care - The Lodge
Heber, UT
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Observed and documented patient vital signs accurately for healthcare team review.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, addressing concerns promptly.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans, demonstrating adaptability to changing needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
CNA
HCA Midwest Health System
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA
Abbington Assisted Living
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Utilized medical equipment safely under supervision while learning operational procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote holistic patient well-being and recovery efforts.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
Certificate of Completion - CNA
M-Tech
Orem, UT08-2018
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
CNA
HCA Midwest Health System
08.2020 - 10.2023
CNA
Abbington Assisted Living
04.2019 - 10.2019
CNA
Rocky Mountain Care - The Lodge
10.2018 - Current
Certificate of Completion - CNA
M-Tech