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Jessica Melton

Greensburg

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Golden Age Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and safety. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and implement effective safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents. A reliable team player dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing through empathetic support and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2008 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • 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.

Private Sitting

The Fountains At The Albemarle
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • 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.

Education

Capitol High
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance

Timeline

Private Sitting

The Fountains At The Albemarle
01.2018 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2008 - 06.2025

Capitol High
Jessica Melton