Amit Sah
Apple Valley,MN
There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in geriatric healthcare, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Home settings. Skilled in assisting elderly and disabled patients with bathing, grooming, and feeding. Maintains a strong focus on addressing individual patient needs. Recognized for a personable demeanor, superior communication skills, and the ability to build strong rapport with patients and their families. Committed to delivering comprehensive, individualized care and collaborating proactively with medical professionals to ensure continuous, top-quality care. Detail-oriented and driven to uphold the highest standards of patient well-being and comfort.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Minnesota Veterans Home
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Heritage of Edina Inc
12.2017 - 07.2024
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to 10-15 residents daily, assisting with ADLs
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, promptly identifying and reporting changes in health conditions
- Effectively communicated with residents, families, and healthcare teams
- Collaborated during shift transitions, ensuring accurate reporting of resident conditions
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for seamless continuity of care
- Collaborated with CNAs and healthcare professionals in a cohesive team environment
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing priorities and resident needs
- Strictly adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures
- Proficient in using medical equipment, prioritizing resident safety
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay updated on healthcare standards
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring a patient-centered approach
- Provided emotional support to residents and families
- 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.
Food Assembler
EA Sween Company
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Follow standardized recipes and portion control
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
- Work efficiently on fast-paced production line
- Collaborate for smooth and coordinated operations
- Monitor and manage food ingredient inventory
- Conduct regular quality checks, reporting discrepancies
- Pay meticulous attention to detail for visual appeal
- Strictly adhere to safety and hygiene protocols
- Report safety hazards promptly to supervisors
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
Pharmacy Assistant
Jay Shankar Pharmacy
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Managed approximately 30 to 50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Education
Diploma - Pharmacy
12.2016
- 4 GPA
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Observing responses
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate
- Companionship and emotional support
- Range of motion exercises
- Basic life support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork-life balancePersonal development programsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursInterests
Hiking
Workout
Reading
Driving
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Minnesota Veterans Home
03.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistance - Heritage of Edina Inc
12.2017 - 07.2024
Food Assembler - EA Sween Company
08.2017 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Assistant - Jay Shankar Pharmacy
06.2013 - 11.2016
School of Health Science - Diploma, Pharmacy
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