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Amanda Burgess

Taunton

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience, delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing comfort through effective communication and safety measures. Skilled in collecting vital signs and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I advocate for patients' needs while fostering positive relationships, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and overall well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oak Hill Health Care
06.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School
Taunton, MA

GED -

Bristol Community College
Taunton, MA
06.2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical terminology
  • End-of-life care
  • Blood glucose testing

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
04.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oak Hill Health Care
06.2021 - Current

LPN - Nursing

Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School

GED -

Bristol Community College

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