Christie Meisner
Troy,NY
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Collar City Rehabilitation
Troy, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Medical Assistant
Family Practice Clifton Park Community Care Phys.
Clifton Park, NY
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored vital signs of patients regularly throughout shift hours.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingsway Community
Schenectady, NY
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
High school diploma -
Health Studies
SUNY Schenectady
Schenectady, NYSkills
- Hospital Experience
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
Timeline
CNA
Collar City Rehabilitation
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Family Practice Clifton Park Community Care Phys.
07.2024 - 11.2024
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Albany Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingsway Community
10.2020 - 01.2021
High school diploma -
Health Studies
SUNY Schenectady