Anna Melendez
Denver,CO
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 20 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Maintains a patients demeanor while working in a fast paced environment, assuring quality customer service. Will prove to be an asset to any employer seeking a dedicated and hard working candidate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
New Mexico State Veteran's Home
Truth Or Consequences, NM
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
CNA
Banner Rehabiliation Hospital West
Peoria, AZ
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
CNA
Home Care Resources
Phoenix, AZ
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
Medical Assistant
DR Fields
Las Cruces, NM
06.2006 - 10.2012
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Education
CNA -
Medstar Academy
Peoria, AZSkills
- Documentation procedures expert
- Collecting vital signs
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Helping with medication
- Charting expertise
Timeline
CNA
New Mexico State Veteran's Home
06.2022 - Current
CNA
Banner Rehabiliation Hospital West
11.2020 - 03.2022
CNA
Home Care Resources
09.2014 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
DR Fields
06.2006 - 10.2012
CNA -
Medstar Academy