Joselin Melgar
Providence,RI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Cna
Cherry Hill Manor Nursing Home
Johnston, Rhode Island
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient 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.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Store Associate
Dollar General
Providence , Rhode Island
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Briefed customers regarding shop promotions and discounts by providing coupons and flyers to increase sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Evaluated prices and conducted audits to detect and correct price discrepancies.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Provided product demonstrations to highlight features, benefits and value.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Store Associate
Family Dollar
Providence , Rhode Island
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Briefed customers regarding shop promotions and discounts by providing coupons and flyers to increase sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Crew Member
Lil Ceasers Pizza
Cranston , Rhode Island
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Education
Diploma - Highschool
The Met Highschool
Providence, RI 08.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
Supporting personal needs
Feeding assistance expert
Patient-focused care
Responding to emergencies
Observing responses
Recording vital signs
Transporting patients
Measuring bodily fluids
Patient Management
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Documenting behaviors
Companionship and emotional support
Patient Assessments
Culinary talent
Trustworthy companion
Chronic disease management
Inpatient care
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Indirect Patient Care
Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Cna
Cherry Hill Manor Nursing Home
04.2022 - 10.2022
Store Associate
Dollar General
03.2021 - 12.2021
Store Associate
Family Dollar
02.2019 - 06.2019
Crew Member
Lil Ceasers Pizza
05.2017 - 10.2017
Diploma - Highschool
The Met Highschool
08.2015 - 06.2018