Alyssa McCracken
Nickelsville,VA
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare professional skilled in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Demonstrates proficiency in handling multiple complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Highly motivated and adaptable with exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic and quick mastery of new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ballad Health
Kingsport, Tennessee
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and guests.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities, per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets, while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers, using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect, and reported them per policy.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding the confidentiality of information.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of healthcare practices.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, and reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents, using proper body mechanics, to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in the EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA12.2024
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Complex problem-solving
- Patient Care Excellence
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Care plan implementation
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Monitoring intake and output
- EHR Proficiency
- Skilled in-Patient Engagement
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA Standards Adherence
- Responding to emergencies
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Injury prevention
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Health Sciences Career Studies Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Ballad Health
09.2021 - Current
Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
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