13 Years Professional Experience
Marcella M. Burns
New Baltimore,MI.
Summary
Seeking a CNA position in a Hospital or LTC. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Southeastern Michigan
Overview
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Work History
CNA, Campus Care Aide Pomeroy Independent Living
Elara Caring
Rochester, MI And Lake Orion, MI, Michigan
10.2020 - Current
- Evaluated 40 residents to address their daily needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Transported residents to dining room and other activities.
- Medication and Insulin Reminders.
- Providing bathroom assistance.
- Dish washing and doing laundry, bedmaking, etc.
CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing/Cokato Manor
Cokato, Minnesota
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, Covid, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Michigan Veteran's Home
Career Staff Genesis Healthcare
Chesterfield Twp., , Michigan
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responsible for 6 to 7 residents each shift.
CNA
Favorite Healthcare Staffing/Samaritan General Hos
Albany, Oregon
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA Shelby Health And Rehabilitation
Shelby Twp., , Michigan
12.2019 - 07.2020
- I have cared for up to 21 patients in Rehab, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, including those with suspected Covid-19 or recovering from Covid-19. Maintained safe environment, and sought to allow patients to have as much freedom and decision-making as suited current abilities.
- I changed briefs, bathed, and dressed clients, keeping their living areas clean and dry as needed.
- Delivered soiled laundry to laundry area, retrieved it when done, and put it where it belonged.
- I helped other CNAs when they required assistance.
- I communicated with agency staff, client’s families, other caregivers, and especially the client.
- Brought meals to the patient rooms, set them up, and fed them them as necessary.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- I performed post-mortem care and emptied rooms of patient belongings during the worst of the pandemic.
Resident Aide
Prestige Commons
33503 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, Michigan
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted 19 patients with dressing and grooming, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Served meals, fed as necessary, cleaned dining room, washed floors, washed patient laundry.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Resident Aide, CNA
Preferred Home Care
Chesterfield, MI
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Traveled to patient's home and assisted with all activities of daily living.
- Assisted patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patient and family emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and assistance to doctor appointments and various activities.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Resident Aide
Village of East Harbor
33875 Kiely Dr., Chesterfield, Michigan
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores, cleaning personal spaces, cleaning personal laundry.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Responsible for full care for14 bed hall plus assist on other halls.
CNA/HHA Home Health Aide
CNA/HHA, BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
Shelby, North Carolina
10.2011 - 10.2017
- I worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide with many clients needing rehab, senior care or hospice.
- Worked with quadriplegia patients in their homes, providing all necessary care: wash, dress, toilet, shower, prepare food and feed, transfer to wheelchair, set up for the day.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
- Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD ASSOCIATE | LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Handled incoming calls, emails, and applications for research projects submitted by students and faculty and brought them into compliance with IRB standards while finishing my degree.
CNA, Home Health Aide
CNA/HHA | BRIGHTSTAR HOME HEALTH CARE
Brighton, Gastonia, San Diego, MI, NC, CA
04.2010 - 04.2014
- I worked in homes and nursing homes as a CNA and Home Health Aide with many clients needing rehab, senior care or hospice.
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Wellsbrooke Home Healthcare
Plymouth, MI
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
HOSPICE AIDE/CNA Night Aide 22 Bed Hospice 2 CNAs
GENESSEE HOSPICE
Grand Blanc,, Michigan
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Cared for hospice patients in a 22-bed facility
- Checked, changed and turned patients every 2 hours
- Provided snacks and comfort to patients as needed.
- Provided snacks and comfort to families as needed.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Performed postmortem care and readied deceased patients for viewing.
HOSPICE AIDE
CNA| ARBOR HOSPICE
Ann Arbor, Michigan
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Cared for hospice patients in their homes as needed.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
Education
CNA Certification renewed - Certified Nursing Assistant
Michigan Healthcare Academy
Mt. Clemens, MI11.2019
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling/Life Coaching
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Nursing Prerequisites
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI06.2011
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Foundations
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01.2010
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Nutrition and Diet
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Collection
Timeline
CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing/Cokato Manor
10.2022 - 03.2023
Michigan Veteran's Home
Career Staff Genesis Healthcare
03.2022 - 05.2022
CNA
Favorite Healthcare Staffing/Samaritan General Hos
02.2022 - 04.2022
CNA, Campus Care Aide Pomeroy Independent Living
Elara Caring
10.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA Shelby Health And Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 07.2020
Resident Aide
Prestige Commons
08.2019 - 11.2019
Resident Aide
Village of East Harbor
09.2018 - 07.2019
Resident Aide, CNA
Preferred Home Care
06.2018 - 09.2019
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD ASSOCIATE | LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 06.2015
CNA/HHA Home Health Aide
CNA/HHA, BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2011 - 10.2017
CNA, Home Health Aide
CNA/HHA | BRIGHTSTAR HOME HEALTH CARE
04.2010 - 04.2014
HOSPICE AIDE
CNA| ARBOR HOSPICE
02.2010 - 05.2010
HOSPICE AIDE/CNA Night Aide 22 Bed Hospice 2 CNAs
GENESSEE HOSPICE
01.2010 - 01.2011
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Wellsbrooke Home Healthcare
09.2009 - 05.2010
CNA Certification renewed - Certified Nursing Assistant
Michigan Healthcare Academy
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling/Life Coaching
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Nursing Prerequisites
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Foundations
Washtenaw Community College
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