Miranda Prater
Waverly,OH
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Chillicothe Veterans Health Administration
Chillicothe, Ohio
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during daily interactions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in patient care techniques.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or exam tables using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Answered call lights promptly to attend to patient needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Followed infection control protocols while performing nursing assistant duties.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained confidentiality of all resident information.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with patients following doctor's orders.
STNA
Bristol Village
Waverly, Ohio
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and team members.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises as directed by physical therapists.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care plans.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and protocols.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Recorded information regarding food intake and output of patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for use during patient care activities.
- Transported patients between rooms or units as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, including vital signs, diet plans, medications administered and progress notes.
PCA
Adena Regional Medical Center
Chillicothe, Ohio
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at all times.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and encouraged social interaction.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to appointments as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
PCA
Feridean Commons
Westerville, Ohio
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at all times.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and encouraged social interaction.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to appointments as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
Cashier
Kroger
Westerville, Ohio
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests during peak hours.
- Handled cash register operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels to assist in restocking supplies as needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Cashier
Rural King
Circleville, Ohio
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests during peak hours.
- Handled cash register operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels to assist in restocking supplies as needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Cashier
Mcdonalds
Circleville, Ohio
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
- Handled cash register operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels to assist in restocking supplies as needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Logan Elm Health Care Center
Circleville, Ohio
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide comfort and emotional support.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH 08.2024 - 08.2025
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OhioPickaway Ross Career And Technical Center
Chillicothe , OHSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Rehabilitation support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Emotional support
- Specimen collection
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Transfer techniques
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate care
- Regulatory compliance
- Adaptive learning
- Range of motion exercises
- Dressing assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Medical records management
- Basic life support
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Intake recording
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relationship building
- Geriatric care
- Indirect patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Colostomy care
- Compassionate
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding assistance expert
- Positioning patients
- Reliable transportation
- Observing responses
- Electronic charting
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology
- Collecting specimens
- Healthcare ethics
- Bedside manner
- Transporting patients
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, obtained in December 2018
- Certified EKG Tech, obtained in May 2025
- Certified Phlebotomy Tech, obtained in August 2025
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
University of Rio Grande
08.2024 - 08.2025
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Chillicothe Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current
STNA
Bristol Village
12.2022 - 03.2023
PCA
Adena Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
PCA
Feridean Commons
12.2018 - 09.2020
Cashier
Kroger
08.2017 - 10.2018
Cashier
Rural King
04.2017 - 07.2017
Cashier
Mcdonalds
11.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Logan Elm Health Care Center
03.2016 - 10.2016
Logan Elm High School
Pickaway Ross Career And Technical Center