Samantha Bearden
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Ambitious and Detail-Oriented Certified Medication Aide and Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care. Committed to comprehensive and individual patient care. State Certified CMA and CNA. Observant and reliable with great bedside manners and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high volume care facilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech/Caregiver
Phoenix Senior Living
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved resident outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for residents by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Directed residents in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting residents with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped residents with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Trained staff per board requirements as well as state and local regulations.
Caregiver
The Villas At Canterfield
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Communicated with residents with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support resident nutritional needs.
- Supported residents with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
North Georgia Nursing Academy
Oakwood, GA06.2022
Medication Aide -
Guardian Pharmacy
Marietta, GA09.2022
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Client documentations
- Incident Reporting
- Compassionate client care
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan management
- Records maintenance
- Proper phone etiquette
- Housekeeping
- Wound care
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Coordination skills
Timeline
Med Tech/Caregiver
Phoenix Senior Living
12.2021 - 11.2023
Caregiver
The Villas At Canterfield
03.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
South Forsyth High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
North Georgia Nursing Academy
Medication Aide -
Guardian Pharmacy
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