Charlene Schales

I helped children get prepared for kindergarten.

• Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
• Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
• Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.

• I worked the med surg floor and helped with patients that just got out of surgery.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

• I have been a Certified nursing assistant for 17 years.
• All but one year of my certification has been in long term care.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
• Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
• Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
• Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
• Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
• Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

• I started out as a nursing assistant here then they offered classes and this is where I got my certification.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
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• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.