Amy Redford
Lorain
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, specializing in condition monitoring and specimen collection. Recognized for delivering compassionate patient care while ensuring safety and dignity during daily living activities. Proficient in EKG monitoring and effective communication, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
10.2020 - Current
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various types of EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs and portable systems.
- Assisted with stress tests, holter monitors, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo
02.2012 - 10.2020
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fiddler's Green Manor
Springville
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
GED -
L.K PAINTER CENTER
Collins, NY06-1996
THE WATERS OF ORCHARD PARK
Orchard Park, NYSkills
- Condition monitoring
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology
- Inpatient care
- Performing patient intakes
- Urinary catheter care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Responding to emergencies
- Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Transporting patients
- Electronic charting
- Positioning patients
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection
- EKG monitoring
- Lead placement
- EKG technician
REFERENCES
- Nicole Sleeper Upstate medical university nursing supervisor (travel contract) through Aya Healthcare 315-254-9218
- Robert Mages mercy hospital nurse manager 716-491-8340
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
10.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
02.2012 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fiddler's Green Manor
05.2008 - 02.2012
GED -
L.K PAINTER CENTER
THE WATERS OF ORCHARD PARK
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