Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Work Availability
Work Preference
Timeline
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Heather Walley

Heather Walley

ABERDEEN,US

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant/ State-certified Medical Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate

Work History

CMA/CNA Mentor

Aberdeen Health and Rehab
Aberdeen, South Dakota
02.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Supported needs of 50+ residents under long-term care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Primetime Healthcare

Traveling CNA
04.2017 - 02.2019

Travel to LTC Facilities to assist with staffing issues.

Paitent Care and Advocated for residents.

  • Preform ADL cares and Restorative plans.
  • Preform Shower Cares and Daily living Cares.
  • Familiar with most PCC and Epic charting.
  • Temporarily move closer to facilities on contract bases.


CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Glen Oaks Nursing Center
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • I was a mentor, I help teach students that go through our CNA program
  • Assist with basic ADL Care: toileting, bathing, checking vitals, assisting residents to and from activities, monitoring residents for skin impairment, feeding residents.

Personal care assistant

Total Health Care
04.2012 - 08.2013
  • To help give baths, basic cleaning of paitents house, and to run errands for the clients

Substitute Teacher

Superintendent office
12.2008 - 02.2009
  • To fill in for a teacher on days that they could not work.

Deli cook

Jiffy mart
10.2008 - 12.2008
  • Prepare food and serve customers

Deli cook

Walmart
11.2005 - 02.2006
  • Prepare food, slice meats, and serve customers

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Aberdeen Health And Rehab
Aberdeen, SD
12.2021

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
03.2013

GED -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
12.2007

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Care plan implementation
  • Electronic Charting

Certification

  • CNA(A045950), 10/24/17,Current
  • CMA(M010987), 12/09/21, Current
  • CPR/AED(ID#:3CEA6), 12/13/22

Affiliations

  • CPR

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time off

Timeline

CMA/CNA Mentor

Aberdeen Health and Rehab
02.2019 - Current

Primetime Healthcare

Traveling CNA
04.2017 - 02.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Glen Oaks Nursing Center
08.2013 - 03.2017

Personal care assistant

Total Health Care
04.2012 - 08.2013

Substitute Teacher

Superintendent office
12.2008 - 02.2009

Deli cook

Jiffy mart
10.2008 - 12.2008

Deli cook

Walmart
11.2005 - 02.2006

Certified Medical Assistant

Aberdeen Health And Rehab

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

GED -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Heather Walley