Allie Mendenhall
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong foundation in patient-focused care and vital sign monitoring. Experienced in training new staff on best practices, ensuring high standards in resident safety and comfort. Adept at facilitating daily living activities to promote dignity and enhance quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Med-Tech
The Commons Of Brightmore
Wilmington, NC
12.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse, facilitating timely medical responses.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing their daily activities and overall well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Azalea Health And Rehab
Wilmington, NC
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including serving meals, ambulating, and repositioning patients to enhance comfort and care.
- Assisted patients in managing bathing, grooming, and hygiene needs to promote dignity and comfort.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Monitored patient vitals, including temperature and blood pressure, to promptly inform nurses of changes in condition.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Village Care Of King
King, NC
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient vitals, measuring temperature and blood pressure to identify health status changes and keep nurses informed.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with routine bathing, grooming, and hygiene needs to promote personal well-being.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing immediate patient needs and ensuring comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Kitchen Staff Member
YMCA Camp Hanes
King, NC
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Followed proper food handling and sanitation procedures to meet food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean work areas to enhance productivity and ensure safety.
- Used downtime to prep ingredients and restock supplies before busy periods.
- Chopped vegetables, cut fruit, and prepared sauces to support kitchen staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes in compliance with health standards to ensure a hygienic kitchen environment. and utensils regularly while keeping supplies ready for customer demand.
- Minimized food spoilage by checking dates, rotating stock, and employing proper storage methods.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by preparing food according to standard recipes while accommodating customer preferences.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to help drive repeat business.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC07-2027
High School Diploma -
West Stokes High School
King, NC05-2019
No Degree - Biology
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NCNo Degree - Criminology And Forensics
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Vital signs recording
- Geriatric care techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Personal needs support
- Fluid intake monitoring
- Response observation
- Patient behavior assessment
- Intake evaluation
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Patient relations
Timeline
CNA/Med-Tech
The Commons Of Brightmore
12.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Azalea Health And Rehab
01.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Village Care Of King
05.2020 - 12.2020
Kitchen Staff Member
YMCA Camp Hanes
05.2017 - 05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
West Stokes High School
No Degree - Biology
Belmont Abbey College
No Degree - Criminology And Forensics
University of North Carolina At Wilmington