Amanda Alvarez
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Private Nanny
Private Nanny
Los Angeles
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Performing patient intakes
- Catheter change and preparation
- Dressing assistance
- Meal planning
- Medical records management
- Vital sign recording
- Positioning patients
- Preparing meals
- Restraint application
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Los Angeles Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Nanny
07.2022 - 01.2024
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