Amanda Nelson
Paris
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Camden Health & Rehabilitation, skilled in medication administration and documentation. Known for excellent communication, time management, and detail oriented, I foster positive relationships with residents and families while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Committed to enhancing patient care through attentive support and meticulous monitoring of physical, mental, and behavioral changes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden Health & Rehabilitation
Camden, TN
02.2017 - Current
- Assist residents with ADL's adhering to patient-centered care principals
- Obtain and document required vital signs, weights, and heights as requested by supervisory nurse
- Observe and report any status changes to supervisory nurse
- Establish personal yet professional relationships with residents and families through kindness, patience, positivity, and outgoing interactions
- Administer medication following physician directives and permissible practices
- Monitor for medication effects/reactions and reporting to supervisory nurse
- Count and record medication inventory to maintain medication security and control
- Ensure up-to-date OTC medications through regular monitoring
- Reorder existing medications as needed
- Maintain accurate records of medication administration status with corresponding justifications
- Facilitate clear communication with residents and families about medication details in compliance with HIPPA standards
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
Waverly, TN
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Communicated effectively with residents to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises
- Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to residents such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy
- Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of resident care
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of therapy session outcomes to track residents' progress towards treatment goals
- Operated equipment appropriately and according to user instructions, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Collaborated with activities personnel in providing group exercise sessions
- Educated floor staff to restorative maintenance requirements of residents released from restorative therapy
- Provide supplemental hydration/nutrition through between meal snacks and document intakes
- Assisted floor staff with resident care as needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden Health & Rehabilitation
Camden, TN
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed ADL's on assigned residents following the principals of patient-centered care
- Obtained and recorded required vital signs, weights, and heights as requested by supervisory nurse
- Developed personal yet professional relationships with residents and families through positive, outgoing and kind interactions
- Observed and reported any status changes with residents to supervisory nurse
- Documented all care activities in residents health records
- Responding calmly yet urgently to emergency situations following facility guidelines
- Communicating with other departments to coordinate resident care with attention to balancing medically required necessities and resident preferences
- Implementing teamwork practices for the betterment of resident care
Residential Program Assistant
Carey Counceling Center
Camden, TN
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Interacted with clients to provide assistance, individualized attention and cultivate personal growth
- Engaged in games and sports recreational activities with clients to facilitate positive social interactions
- Participated and implemented crisis intervention to manage threatening behavior and identify solutions
- Conducted residential area safety checks and promoted security awareness to preserve order and discipline
- Assisted clients with cleaning and meal preparation to instill life skills
- Administered medication to clients under direction of medical professionals to encourage wellness
- Observed clients for unusual behavior and investigated causes to restore well-being
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
- Cooked meals and assisted clients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeshore Meadows
Bellevue, TN
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Providing care to residents on a lockdown dementia unit utilizing teamwork practices
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Obtained required vital signs, weights, and heights as requested of supervisory nurse
- Observed and reported any resident status changes to supervisory nurse
- Document all care activities in resident health record
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Health Care
Nashville, TN
01.2000 - 11.2011
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Bethel University
McKenzie, TNNo Degree - Certified Medication Aide
CNA Career College
Knoxville, TN10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Program
Waverly, TN05-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Organization
- Detail oriented
- Logs management
- Inventory Monitoring
- Medication administration and documentation
- Medication storage
- Vital sign collection, monitoring, and documenting
- ADL support
- Mobility and ambulation support
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden Health & Rehabilitation
02.2017 - Current
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden Health & Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 05.2015
Residential Program Assistant
Carey Counceling Center
01.2014 - 04.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeshore Meadows
11.2011 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Health Care
01.2000 - 11.2011
No Degree - General Studies
Bethel University
No Degree - Certified Medication Aide
CNA Career College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Program