VANESSA AMAYA
Andrews Air Force Base,MD
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Caregiver
Heart matter home health LLC
Bristow, Virginia
06.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environments for comfort and hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA/Caregiver
SenCura home health care
Chantilly, Virginia
04.2024 - 12.2024
CNA
All Is Well Homecare Services
Woodbridge, VA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, and feeding.
PCA (Personal Care Assistance)
1st Option Home Health LLC
Woodbridge, VA
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with feeding.
- Prepared and served meals.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistant Certification
Career Nursing Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025
Certification - CNA
Astar Education Institute
Manassas, VACertification - PCA (Personal Care Assistance)
CarePartners Home Health, Inc.
Woodbridge, VASkills
- Experience with Dementia
- Experience with Alzheimer's
- Experience with Autism
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Patient Relations
- Patient Management
- Companionship
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Bathing
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- CPR certified
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
CNA - Nursing Assistant Certification
Career Nursing Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025
CNA/Caregiver
SenCura home health care
04.2024 - 12.2024
CNA/Caregiver
Heart matter home health LLC
06.2020 - Current
CNA
All Is Well Homecare Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
PCA (Personal Care Assistance)
1st Option Home Health LLC
02.2016 - 01.2020
Certification - CNA
Astar Education Institute
Certification - PCA (Personal Care Assistance)
CarePartners Home Health, Inc.