Elizabeth Skoby
Old Town
Summary
Although I love my job as a CNA, I want to advance my career to a medical assistant. I believe I am a great candidate for the program because I have the drive and want to succeed. I am not only doing this for myself and my future but for the little boy I have watching.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA II
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transferring safely.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Stay at Home Mother
My Household
Orrington
11.2007 - 09.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisting with daily activities
- Ran a household
- Cared for and raised four children
Education
CNA Certificate -
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, Me 10.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME 09.2004 - 05.2005
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility support
- Personal care assistance
- Infection control
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Compassionate communication
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transfers
- Infection control practices
- Multitasking and organization
- Bathing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Active listening
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
References
- Leslie Underwood, Clinical Prof Dev Practitioner. Email: lunderwood@northernlight.org
- Kaitlyn Luce, Assistant Manager G5, kmluce@northernlight.org
Timeline
CNA Certificate -
Eastern Maine Community College
10.2023 - 11.2023
CNA II
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
My Household
11.2007 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Eastern Maine Community College
09.2004 - 05.2005