Chelise Strickland
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Express Healthcare Professionals
Tualatin, Oregon
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient comfort, mobility, and safety throughout shifts.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Documented care tasks and observations in patient charts and records.
- Repositioned patients and supported transfers using lifts and gait belts.
- Provided bedside care during staffing assignments across acute and long-term care settings.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquis
Forest Grove, Oregon
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Provided bedside care during staffing assignments across acute and long-term care settings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tuality Community Hospital
Forest Grove, Oregon
10.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Grove Post Acute Care
Forest Grove, Oregon
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed tasks delegated by charge nurse on unit
- Recorded daily vitals, I/O’s to chart appropriately
- Assisted residents in transfers according to care plans using assistive devices and equipment as required by care plan
- Collaborate with care team on ways to promote a healthy, caring and safe environment for residents, staff and families
- Assisted in feeding residents with special diet orders, choking hazard and aspiration precautions
- Sanitized rooms, equipment, and common areas to maintain safe conditions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Med tech /Personal Care Assistant
Rosewood Memory Care
Hillsboro, Oregon
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Administered medications for memory care residents following care plans and schedules.
- Documented medication records and resident observations in care charts.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks and personal hygiene needs.
- Supported dementia residents with calm redirection and patient communication.
- Prepared medication supplies and maintained organized treatment areas.
- Followed infection control procedures and safety rules throughout Rosewood Memory Care.
- Communicated resident concerns with caregivers, nurses, and family members.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking.
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
Direct Support Professional
CTA Community Supports
Murray, Utah
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Direct Support Professional
Chrysalis
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Supported Chrysalis clients with daily living tasks and personal care
- Assisted Chrysalis individuals with medication reminders and routine health needs
- Documented Chrysalis client progress in care notes and service records
- Encouraged Chrysalis clients during community outings and recreational activities
- Monitored Chrysalis homes for safety, cleanliness, and comfort
- Followed Chrysalis behavior plans and de-escalation techniques
- Communicated Chrysalis client needs with families and care teams
- Prepared Chrysalis individuals for meals, appointments, and daily schedules
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Education
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige
Portland, OR 07.2015 - 08.2015
GED
Portland, ORSkills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs measurement
- Acute care
- Infection control
- Patient transfers
- Collecting specimens
- Basic life support
- Colostomy care
- Geriatric care
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Current BLS
- Current TB skin test
- Current valid drivers license
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Express Healthcare Professionals
03.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquis
05.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tuality Community Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Grove Post Acute Care
08.2015 - 10.2016
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige
07.2015 - 08.2015
Med tech /Personal Care Assistant
Rosewood Memory Care
09.2014 - 08.2015
Direct Support Professional
CTA Community Supports
05.2012 - 01.2013
Direct Support Professional
Chrysalis
03.2011 - 02.2012
GED