Samantha Wavra
Medford
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in patient care and safety protocols, effectively monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Developed sanitation protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations, contributing to a safe environment for patients. Established positive relationships with clients and families, facilitating effective communication and trust in care delivery. Proficient in following safety measures during patient transfers and providing personalized assistance to meet individual needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Permanent Makeup Artist
Vixen beauty ink
Medford
09.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented sanitation protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations, resulting in a safe workspace.
- Conducted thorough consultations to understand client needs, leading to personalized service and repeat business growth.
- Followed safety protocols while performing procedures.
- Designed and executed customized permanent makeup applications, enhancing clients' natural beauty and boosting overall satisfaction.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty In-Home Care
Farmingville
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring timely interventions and patient safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and effective communication in care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Hampton Care Center
Westhampton
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support, enhancing communication and trust in care delivery.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and safety procedures, fostering team cohesion.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurses Aid Program
North Shore Career Institute
Islandia, NY 02.2010 - 04.2010
Licensed New York State Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Bohemia, NY 09.2006 - 02.2007
Patchouge Medford High School
Medford, NYSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Efficient Call light response
- Behavior redirection
- Infection control practices
- Basic life support
References
•Kristin Herzog (social work supervisor)
Kristin.herzog@nyulangone.org
•Grace Vallejo (attending psychiatrist)
Grace.vallejo@nyulangone.org
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Duty In-Home Care
05.2019 - 12.2024
Permanent Makeup Artist
Vixen beauty ink
09.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Hampton Care Center
01.2011 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurses Aid Program
North Shore Career Institute
02.2010 - 04.2010
Licensed New York State Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Eastern Suffolk Boces
09.2006 - 02.2007
Patchouge Medford High School