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AMANDA G. TATE

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Experienced personal caregiver with 17 years of experience in client relations, organization, communication, documentation, and records maintenance. Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and team player mentality. Proficient in Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet access. Skilled in providing quality patient care and support, knowledgeable in essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Knoxville Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

MAXIM HEALTHCARE
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provide in-home daily care, assistance, comfort, and support for assigned patient.
  • Preparing and serving meals.
  • Assist patient with daily hygiene care.
  • Administer medication.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER (HOSPICE CARE)
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed care plans to meet daily needs of patients.
  • Provided in-home daily care, assistance, comfort, and support for assigned patients.
  • Communicated with family on a regular basis.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

CAREGIVER INC.
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Duties included assisting residents with day-to-day personal hygiene care.
  • Preparing and serving meals.
  • Providing hands-on assistance with recreational and social activities.
  • Keeping records of daily care and assistance.
  • Administering medication.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (CARDIOLOGY UNIT)
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Duties included taking vitals, conducting EKG’s, and drawing labs.
  • Keeping records of daily care and assistance for assigned patients.
  • Recording daily inputs and outputs on assigned patients.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

ELMCROFT ASSISTANT LIVING
09.2007 - 07.2018
  • Duties included assisting residents with day-to-day personal hygiene care.
  • Preparing and serving meals.
  • Providing hands-on assistance with recreational and social activities.
  • Keeping records of daily care and assistance for assigned residents.
  • Answering multi-phone lines, greeting and directing visitors.

Education

CNA Certification -

COMPASSION CARE TECHNICAL CENTER
Knoxville, TN

Diploma - undefined

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Columbus, MS

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Mobility assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient lifting
  • Patient relationship building
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Specimen collection
  • Blood glucose testing

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Knoxville Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

MAXIM HEALTHCARE
10.2023 - 04.2024

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER (HOSPICE CARE)
07.2022 - 08.2023

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

CAREGIVER INC.
08.2021 - 06.2022

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (CARDIOLOGY UNIT)
07.2018 - 10.2020

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

ELMCROFT ASSISTANT LIVING
09.2007 - 07.2018

Diploma - undefined

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

CNA Certification -

COMPASSION CARE TECHNICAL CENTER
AMANDA G. TATE