Christina McClees
Petoskey,MI
Summary
CNA and Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, end of life care, mobility support, and pain management. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, CNA
Comfort Keepers
Petoskey, Michigan
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and communicated changes to healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for clients' needs with families and healthcare providers effectively.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLaren Hospice - Hiland Cottage
Petoskey, MI
10.2019 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility and other Activities of daily living
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Ensured patient safety by following infection control protocols and maintaining a clean environment
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and other equipment safely
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
- Supported emotional well-being of patients by providing companionship and active listening skills
- Assisted in the preparation of meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences
- Provided comfort measures such as positioning pillows or blankets for optimal patient comfort
- Assisted in post-mortem care including cleaning the body respectfully
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients' physical discomforts while maintaining professionalism at all times
- Implemented fall prevention strategies through regular monitoring of high-risk individuals
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families during difficult times
CNA/MSS/Medication Refill Clerk
Alcona Community Health Center
Harbor Springs, MI
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in various health care tasks. Rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in EHR, communicating with provider of patient's concerns, etc.
- Performed PT/INRs, BG levels, UAs, Microalbumin, UDS, pharmocogenics, rapid strep, pregnancy, PAPs, Nebulizer treatments, etc.
- Monitored fax and phone medication refill requests and sent to proper PCP.
- Filed prior authorizations for patients so their medication would be covered by their insurance.
- Faxed documents and kept in communications with patients per PCP.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Villa at the Bay
Petoskey, MI
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Documented patient care services and interactions in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Dealer
Odawa Casino Resort
Petoskey, MI
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Engage and greet guest with a warm welcome and offer a seat at my table.
- Exchange paper currency for chips correctly.
- Deal cards according to game.
- Follow house policies and procedures.
- Collect losing bets and pay winning bets by performing accurate calculations in real time according to the game being dealt.
Server
Jesperson's Restaurant
Petoskey, MI
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted guests with a warm welcome.
- Promptly offered beverages and took their food order.
- Expedited food and delivered all items necessary.
- Offered daily pies.
- Cut pies.
- Stocked drinks and condiments.
- Bussed tables, washed dishes, maintained cleanliness of the restaurant.
Server
Side Door Saloon
Petoskey, MI
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Greeted and sat guests promptly.
- Offered a variety of beverages and food.
- Served beverages and food correctly and promptly.
- Prepped various food items.
- Maintained stock of necessary items.
- Maintained organization and cleanliness of environment.
Housekeeper
Bay Bluffs Medical Care Facility
Harbor Springs, MI
12.2012 - 07.2013
Server/F.O.H. Manager
Roquette Burger Bistro
Charlevoix
04.2012 - 07.2012
Server
Bob Evans
Petoskey, MI
09.2011 - 04.2012
Wait Staff
City Park Grill
Petoskey, MI
05.2010 - 04.2011
Education
State Of Michigan Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant Training
Villa Healthcare
11.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Petoskey High School
Petoskey, MI 09.2000 - 06/2004
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Infection control
- Patient safety monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient advocacy
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Quality assurance
- Maintaining privacy
- General housekeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Care plan development
- Attention to detail
- Family support and assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Bathing assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 04/01/18 to 03/01/26 MI000042509
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Caregiver, CNA
Comfort Keepers
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLaren Hospice - Hiland Cottage
10.2019 - 05.2025
CNA/MSS/Medication Refill Clerk
Alcona Community Health Center
04.2019 - 07.2019
State Of Michigan Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant Training
Villa Healthcare
11.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Villa at the Bay
11.2017 - 04.2019
Dealer
Odawa Casino Resort
03.2016 - 10.2017
Server
Jesperson's Restaurant
09.2015 - 04.2016
Server
Side Door Saloon
08.2013 - 09.2015
Housekeeper
Bay Bluffs Medical Care Facility
12.2012 - 07.2013
Server/F.O.H. Manager
Roquette Burger Bistro
04.2012 - 07.2012
Server
Bob Evans
09.2011 - 04.2012
Wait Staff
City Park Grill
05.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Petoskey High School
09.2000 - 06/2004