Amanda Harris
White
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in hospital and clinical settings. Experienced in patient care, pre-operative preparation, medical documentation, and supporting daily healthcare operations. Currently pursuing a medical billing and coding certification to expand my skills and transition into medical billing and coding.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op CCA Surgical Services
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, Ga
12.2025 - Current
- Assist nurses with preparing patients for surgery by escorting patients to pre-op and obtaining height and weight measurements.
- Review pre-operative instructions with patients, including changing into surgical attire and CHG (chlorhexidine) bathing instructions.
- Perform pre-operative CHG skin preparation and surgical site hair clipping when required for specific procedures.
- Transport patients from inpatient units to the pre-operative department.
- Prepare and clean pre-op rooms after patients are taken to surgery and thoroughly clean rooms and stretchers after patient discharge.
- Remove IVs when delegated by the nursing staff.
- Restock patient care rooms and maintain adequate supplies throughout the department.
- Assist in the family waiting area by helping families and providing surgery status updates through the hospital’s patient texting system.
- Work closely with nurses and the surgical team to ensure efficient patient flow and maintain a safe, clean, and organized pre-operative environment.
Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary Ortho Unit
Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
11.2017 - 01.2026
- Provide nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety, and personal needs of patients. Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients. Performs duties with the construct of a unit-based, self-directed patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members. Assist with orthopedic surgery patients with surgery after care. Contacting EMS transport to schedule patient pickups, organizing patient charts, contacting other doctors to request consultations. Assisting in other units when assigned such as cardiology, ICU, ER and other Med-Surg units.
Banquet Server
Barnsley Gardens Resorts
Adairsville, GA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Set up tables including table linen, china, glass, silverware, and condiments, ensuring that items are clean and undamaged. Set up banquet tables and other food service tables. Clear guest dishes after course and at the end of the meal and function. Perform general cleaning tasks, adhering to health and safety standards. Serving food and beverages in a courteous and professional matter and ensuring guest receive courteous and professional service. Answering guest requests, questions or concerns, directing them to appropriate persons when needed. Return all glassware, silverware, linens, and other table items to their proper location after each event. Attend training and meetings as required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Townsend Park
Cartersville, GA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided physical support and basic care to patients. Assisted patients by performing daily living activities such as, getting out of bed, bathing, repositioned bedridden patients, walking, standing, and exercising. Measured and recorded food and liquid intake, urinary and fecal output and reported changes to nursing staff. Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that may require additional medical attention such as bruises and open wounds or other injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Activities Assistant
Careage of Whidbey
Coupeville, WA
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided physical support and basic care to patients. Assisted patients by performing daily living activities such as, getting out of bed, bathing, repositioned bedridden patients, walking, standing, and exercising. Measured and recorded food and liquid intake, urinary and fecal output and reported changes to nursing staff. Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that may require additional medical attention such as bruises and open wounds or other injuries. As activities assistant, developed and administered educational, physical, and social programs. Analyzed patient needs and interest by interviewing patient to plan and implement activities. Recorded patient participation and gathered information from other health professionals and patient families. Prepared monthly schedules of activities and ensured patients were informed of activities and schedule.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, EPIC
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Certification
Current AHA BLS Certification
Current NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
Timeline
Pre-Op CCA Surgical Services
Northside Hospital Cherokee
12.2025 - Current
Banquet Server
Barnsley Gardens Resorts
05.2019 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary Ortho Unit
Cartersville Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Townsend Park
08.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Activities Assistant
Careage of Whidbey
07.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Highlands College