Amber Niswonger
Goshen
Summary
Diligent CNA with a background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity for residents.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control practices, contributing to a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- 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.
CNA-Float
Goshen Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and emotional support during recovery.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medicine-EMT
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2024
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN10-2015
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Clinical expertise
- Motivational skills
- Assessment skills
- Patient safety
- Continuing education
- Infection control procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
CNA
Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2025 - Current
CNA-Float
Goshen Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2025
No Degree - Emergency Medicine-EMT
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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