Andrameka Bowman
Welsh
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a strong focus on patient care, empathy, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Lake Charles, LA
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols to improve team efficiency.
- Led initiatives for infection control, enhancing safety measures within the rehabilitation center.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure patient safety.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and promoting dignity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Direct Service Worker
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
Lake Charles, LA
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Promoted independence among clients through teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
- Improved client quality of life by implementing personalized care plans and providing daily support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained a clean and comfortable living environment for clients by performing regular household chores and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted clients in accessing benefits and entitlements by providing guidance through the application process.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Performed laundry and changed bed linens to maintain cleanliness in patients' bedrooms.
- Supported clients in crisis situations by remaining calm under pressure and utilizing appropriate intervention techniques when necessary.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationshipss.
- Assisted clients in accessing benefits and entitlements by providing guidance through the application process, advocating on their behalf when necessary.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Documented completed duties and patient status in logbooks for management review.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Travel CNA
Prime Time Healthcare
Elkhorn, NE
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings across multiple states.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety during transitions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing their overall experience within healthcare facilities.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through personalized care approaches.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to appropriate medical professionals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare providers to discuss patients'' needs and create comprehensive care plans.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Direct Service Worker
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
Lake Charles, LA
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Enhanced client safety by diligently monitoring their well-being and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing trust and communication within care processes.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and community involvement among clients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support services and client engagement.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Documented client progress through detailed record-keeping and consistent communication with supervisors and team members.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing emotional support and encouragement throughout their journey.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Developed trust with clients by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.
CNA
Resthaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Lake Charles, LA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized care plans to meet patient needs effectively.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and promoting dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Direct Service Worker
CARC
Lake Charles, LA
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Implemented individualized care plans to ensure client needs were consistently met.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and adjusting care strategies as necessary.
- Developed trust with clients by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Jennings, LA
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety practices and maintained compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Devry University-Online
Lisle05-2027
High School Diploma -
Welsh High
Welsh, LA05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Time management
- Organizational multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate care
- Empathetic communication
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Microsoft Word, access, and powerpoint
Timeline
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2025 - Current
Direct Service Worker
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
03.2023 - 08.2025
Travel CNA
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2022 - 03.2023
CNA
Resthaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Direct Service Worker
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
Direct Service Worker
CARC
02.2019 - 05.2021
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
04.2016 - 01.2019
BBA - Business Management
Devry University-Online
High School Diploma -
Welsh High