Amber Racey

Terre Haute

Summary

Skilled team player with strong background in busy environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Organized, bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise on taking on many tasks and ability to quickly learn new processes. Dependable industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Silverbirch Assisted Living

11.2020 - Current

Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing patient safety and well-being.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to healthcare team promptly.
Implemented individualized care plans, improving resident satisfaction and quality of life.
Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols effectively.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Springhill Village

07.2013 - 03.2020

I helped the elderly with their day to day life activities, including, bathing, Eating, dressing, fun activities and so much more!
Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities.
Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising.
Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat.
Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
Observed condition of patients by examining them, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in the urine.
Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge.
Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper.
Smoothly managed basic patient support, including emptying bedpans, recording intake and output and serving food trays.
Crafted activities enjoyed by residents, with creative programs, including game nights, concerts, card games, makeover sessions, and physical activities.

CNA

Meadows Manor East

10.2010 - 03.2012

I helped the elderly with their every day life activities, including, bathing, eating, fun activities and so much more!
Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies.

preschool teacher

Sams shining star daycare

02.2008 - 05.2010

I was a preschool teacher, I taught preschoolers and did many activities with them throughout the day.
Maintained a positive and encouraging learning environment with the use of positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Terre Haute, IN

08.2022

Skills

Medical terminology
Patient support
Collect trash
Patient care
Service promotion
Medical records confidentiality
Sterilize instruments

Needs assessments
Clinical and administrative support
Medical terminologies
Patient relations
Patient assessments and care
Documentation and recordkeeping

Timeline

CNA