CARLA CORNELISON
Huntsville,AL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Reliable individual seeking real-world experience and personal growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
Huntsville, AL
2012.10 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and COPD.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, living areas, and assisted with cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Brookdale Senior Living Memory Care
Owens Cross Roads, AL
2021.08 - 2022.01
- Duties include assisting memory-impaired residents with daily tasks
- Distributing personal supplies
- Assisting Business Office Coordinator, Sales Manager, Activities Director, Clinical Staff and the Executive Director.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors and updated logs.
- Scheduled interviews and appointments for Executive Director
- Sorted and distributed office mail
- Generated forms and flyers for company events. Typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore
Ardmore, TN
2020.11 - 2021.07
- Working closely with theonsite social worker, human resources, and office manager to help care for residents and run the facility.
- Assisted in housekeeping and dietary departments when needed.
- One on one resident counseling, interviewing, and problem-solving
- Office work such as answering phones, filing, and marketing support.
- Arranging medical transportation for resident appointments.
- Updating and organizing patient charts.
- Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Assessed cognitive abilities, physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, notes, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
05.2021
GPA: 3.4
Skills
- Adaptable
- Office Administration
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Presentation design
- Time management
- Social media knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR - First Aid
- Desktop Applications Specialist
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - Brookdale Senior Living Memory Care
2021.08 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Social Work Intern - Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore
2020.11 - 2021.07
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver - Private Home Health Care
2012.10 - Current
Troy University - Bachelor of Science, Social Work