Candace Menyard
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Greenbriar Assisted Living
Indianapolis, IN
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
CNA
Greenwood Healthcare Center
Indianapolis , Indiana
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
CNA
American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, IN
05.2017 - 11.2023
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Trailpoint village
South Bend, Indiana
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penway Alternative School
Mishawaka, IN06-2021
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Emotional support
- Bathing assistance
- Physical stamina
- Toileting assistance
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Infection control practices
- Patient advocacy
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
CNA
Greenwood Healthcare Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
CNA
Greenbriar Assisted Living
12.2023 - Current
CNA
American Senior Communities
05.2017 - 11.2023
CNA
Trailpoint village
07.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Penway Alternative School