Cory Wakley
Lansing,MI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Medilodge Of East Lansing, delivering exceptional patient care and monitoring vital signs. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while implementing safety precautions. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering positive relationships, ensuring high-quality support tailored to individual needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Pie Management
Jackson, MI
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to maintain patient health standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas for safety compliance.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating adaptability under pressure.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of East Lansing
East Lansing, MI
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing their well-being.
- Trained new staff on departmental protocols and patient care procedures effectively.
- Implemented infection control measures, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland of Ionia
Ionia, MI
01.2009 - 02.2018
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Education
Cna And Nursing Prerequisites
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MISkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Cna
Pie Management
07.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of East Lansing
10.2024 - 03.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
01.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland of Ionia
01.2009 - 02.2018
Cna And Nursing Prerequisites
Montcalm Community College