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Karla Amaya

Ponca City ,OK

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 5 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Babysitter/Cleaning Aide

Siliva Hernandez
01.2024 - 07.2024

Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained clean and organized environment to ensure well-being of children under care.

CNA

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supported needs of 32+ residents under long-term care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

CNA

Primetime Healthcare
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

CNA

Centura Health
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

CNA

Elite Medical Staffing
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Sales Associate

Metro by T-Mobile
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK
11.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Ponca City High School
Ponca City, OK
05.2015

Skills

  • Infection control procedures
  • Quick problem solver
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Collecting specimens
  • Collecting vital signs
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Charting expertise

Certification

Certified Nursing Aide in Colorado and Oklahoma

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CNA

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
07.2024 - 10.2024

Babysitter/Cleaning Aide

Siliva Hernandez
01.2024 - 07.2024

CNA

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
02.2023 - 10.2023

CNA

Primetime Healthcare
07.2022 - 01.2023

CNA

Centura Health
03.2021 - 02.2022

CNA

Elite Medical Staffing
12.2019 - 11.2020

Sales Associate

Metro by T-Mobile
03.2019 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Oklahoma College

High School Diploma -

Ponca City High School

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Pioneer Technology Center
Karla Amaya