Alyssa Merkel
Menomonie ,WI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in compassionate care, crisis response, and individualized patient support. Committed to enhancing residents' emotional well-being and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Supporting residents through all areas of later life cares and challenges. Worked with residents for long-term, rehabilitation, and hospice durations while staying in our facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Lutheran Communities
Menomonie, Wisconsin
06.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during daily interactions.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and communal spaces.
- Documented care provided in resident charts accurately and timely.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and facility protocols.
- Responded to resident needs quickly, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Caregiver
Deborah's Helpers
Menomonie, Wisconsin
06.2020 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed positive relationships with clients to enhance emotional well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Provided companionship to clients, fostering social engagement and support.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Merrill, Wisconsin
03.2015 - 11.2020
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Prepared and assembled food items according to company standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during peak hours.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Rehabilitation Services
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WISkills
- Training and mentoring
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Empathy
- Documentation
- Individualized care
- Crisis response/Good under stressful environments
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Patient relations
- Bedside manner
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Responding to emergencies
Certification
Certified Nurses Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Lutheran Communities
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Deborah's Helpers
06.2020 - 12.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2015 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Rehabilitation Services
University of Wisconsin, Stout