- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Volunteer Travel
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Baking
- Fundraising Events
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Team Sports
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Music
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Outdoor Recreation
Amber Staats
Shickshinny,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 22 years of experience in patient care. Expertise in mobility assistance, HIPAA compliance, and building patient relationships to deliver compassionate and effective support.
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in providing high-quality personal care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, emotional support, and maintaining patient dignity, committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and well-being.
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saber Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility exercises and rehabilitation tasks.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of best practices.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 20 + residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BONHAMS Building Was Shut Down in March 2025
04.2012 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Helped transport patients within facility for appointments and therapies efficiently.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to update patient information accurately and timely.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest Area HS / West Side Tech
Pringel Pa2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid PA driver's license
- Observing responses
- Reliable transportation
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- EMR / EHR
- Meal planning
- Toileting assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- EHR management
- Vital sign recording
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Range of motion exercises
- Intake recording
- Family support and assistance
- Quick problem solver
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Interests
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saber Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BONHAMS Building Was Shut Down in March 2025
04.2012 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Northwest Area HS / West Side Tech