Amia Acosta
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
The MetroHealth System
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient care activities and observation in electronic health record.
- Knowledge of epic EMR
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces clean for patients.
- cleaned and sterilizing equipment.
- Proper knowledge of use of sterile equipment pertaining to intermittent catheterization.
- Assisted in safely transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Westpark heal
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitoring patients and reporting any changes to nurses,
- Assist with COVID testing for employees and patients,
- Help with daily ADL's
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs on time.
- Prevent bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity. effectively maintained/preformed Hourly documentation,
- Scheduling assistant experience
- , Help Monitor vitals, Assist with ambulating and physical therapy
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)/ scheduler
Westlake Rehab & Nursing Center
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided excellent patient care at facility with over 100 beds,
- Obtained vital signs, I&O's
- Assisted with daily needs, bathing, feeding, and ambulating
- Maintained proper hourly rounding and charting,
- Assist with physical therapy,
- Report any condition or problems and discuss observations with supervisor or Registered Nurse.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Welcome House
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, and personal hygiene
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Rae-Ann Westlake
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Currently pursuing in Nursing -
Cuyahoga Community College District
Parma, OH05.2026
High school or equivalent -
Lincoln west high school
Cleveland, OH06.2013
Skills
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Customer Care
- Customer Support (7 years)
- Home Care (3 years)
- Critical Care Experience (3 years)
- Medication Administration (1 year)
- Caregiving (10 years)
- Hospital Experience (3 years)
- Patient Care (10 years)
- Hospice Care (6 years)
- Meal Preparation (10 years)
- ICU Experience (2 years)
- Filing (2 years)
- Recruiting (1 year)
- Acute care (7 years)
- Medical office experience (2 years)
- Hospital experience (3)
- Customer service
- Typing
- Critical care experience
- ICU experience
- Hospice care
- Home care
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- CPR Certification
- Electronic Charting
- Oral Medication Administration
- Catheterization
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
The MetroHealth System
03.2021 - Current
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Westpark heal
08.2019 - 03.2021
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)/ scheduler
Westlake Rehab & Nursing Center
12.2017 - 04.2019
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Welcome House
11.2016 - 12.2017
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Rae-Ann Westlake
03.2015 - 04.2017
Currently pursuing in Nursing -
Cuyahoga Community College District
High school or equivalent -
Lincoln west high school
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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