Acamie Salter
Bakersfield, CA *****
Summary:
• I am a State tested Nursing Assistant, I have been working in nursing for over 20 years. I am responsible and Reliable.
• I genuinely care for my patients and Love what I do.
• Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
• Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
• Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.
• Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
• Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices.
• Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand
Skills:
• Excellent Communication
• Self-Directed
• PPE Use
• Analytical Thinking
• Analytical and Critical
Thinking
• Epic
• Hoyer Lift
• Check Blood Glucose
• TBI
• Vital Signs Collection
• Electronic Recordkeeping
• Activities of Daily Living
(ADL) Support
• Fluid Measurement
• Collecting Specimens
• Recording Vital Signs
• Monitoring Fluids
• Basic Life Support
• Biohazard Disposal
Education:
Some College (No Degree)
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Professional Experience:
Aging and adult service Bakersfield, California Dec 2018 - Current IHSS/CNA
Responsibilities:
• Assist patients with daily ADLS, Transfers, Dressing, Showers, Eating
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Kindred Hospital, Los Angeles, CA Jul 2023 - Sept 2023 CNA
Responsibilities:
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire, CA Mar 2023 - May 2023 CNA
Responsibilities:
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Ab Staffing, Phoenix, CA, ARIZONA Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 CNA
Responsibilities;
• Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
• Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
• Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
• Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
• Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
• Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
• Interpreted and explained medical instructions to patients and family members.
• Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
• Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
• Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
• Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
• Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
• Recorded height and weight of patients.
• Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum.
• Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
• Prepared and served food trays.
• Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
• Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
• Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparation.
• Travel Assignment, VA Sandiego Hospital, Assist patients with AdLs Ohio health Rehab, Columbus, Ohio Jan 2013 - Nov 2018 Rehabilitation Technician
Responsibilities:
• Assist patients with ADLs, Transfers, Shower, Eating, Dressing, Blood Glucose