Celeste Morgan
Newark,OH
Summary
Compassionate State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) with experience in providing patient care within various healthcare settings. Skilled at assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort and safety. Noted for efficient teamwork, strong communication skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations calmly. Have made significant impact by improving patient satisfaction rates through personalized care in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA/MST/Unit Clerk
Mount Carmel East Hospital
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, including vital signs, diet plans, medications administered and progress notes.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing assistant duties.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Demonstrated respect for patient rights and privacy while providing care services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Performed routine medical tasks, such as taking blood pressure and changing dressings.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
STNA/Unit Clerk
Newark Care and Rehab
Newark, OH
10.2017 - 02.2023
- Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing assistant duties.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
- Assisted nurses with treatments or procedures as directed by licensed personnel.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Recorded information regarding food intake and output of patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported patients between rooms or units as needed.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, including vital signs, diet plans, medications administered and progress notes.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Performed routine medical tasks, such as taking blood pressure and changing dressings.
- Demonstrated respect for patient rights and privacy while providing care services.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
STNA/Unit Clerk
Select Speciality Hospital
Newark, OH
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing assistant duties.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
- Performed routine medical tasks, such as taking blood pressure and changing dressings.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
Heath, OH06-2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- EMR documentation
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Basic medical tasks
- Record keeping
- Patient education
- Time management
- Crisis response
- Safety measures
- Patient communication
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- OSHA standards
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition support
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Positioning patients
- Patient relationship building
- Range of motion exercises
- Vital sign recording
- Trustworthy companion
- Quick problem solver
- Colostomy care
- Recording vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Geriatric care
Certification
- STNA License 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
STNA/MST/Unit Clerk
Mount Carmel East Hospital
11.2020 - Current
STNA/Unit Clerk
Newark Care and Rehab
10.2017 - 02.2023
STNA/Unit Clerk
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
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