Emaleigh Todd
Blairsville,GA
Summary
-Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Union General Hospital, Inc., excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while advocating for their needs. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering positive relationships through empathetic communication, ensuring high-quality care for diverse populations.
-Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
-Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Union General Hospital, Inc.
Blairsville, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained the cleanliness and safety of resident areas, promoting a healthy environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care plans.
- Executed infection control protocols to maintain a safe living space for residents.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care
Dahlonega, GA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained the cleanliness and safety of resident areas, promoting a healthy environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing resident needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.
- 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 well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union County High School
Blairsville, GA05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville, Ga 07-2029
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
Accomplishments
-Effectively monitoring status of patients and documenting any changes.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Union General Hospital, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2024 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Union County High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College