Macalia Coon
Stottville,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - Current
- Resident care and documenting skills
- Communicating with the nurse of any changes in the resident
- Learning each resident individually and assessing the different types of care they need apart from others
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Madison Pointe Care Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Resident care and documenting skills
- Communicating with the nurse of any changes in the resident
- Learning each resident individually and assessing the different types of care they need apart from others
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Ferncliff Nursing Home
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Resident care and documenting skills
- Communicating with the nurse of any changes in the resident
- Learning each resident individually and assessing the different types of care they need apart from others
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Senior High School
06.2015
Skills
- Infection control, safety, and rehabilitation: experienced in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, including implementing infection control measures and assisting with rehabilitation exercises
- Knowledge of medical terminology: familiar with medical terminology and able to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals
- Proper hygiene: skilled in maintaining proper hygiene for residents, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Attention to detail: able to notice and report changes in resident condition and accurately record resident information
- Communication Skills: effective communicator with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, able to provide clear instructions and answer questions
- Interpersonal skills and empathy: compassionate and empathetic, able to build strong relationships with patients and their families
- Consistency and multitasking: able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining consistency and quality of care
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
City
Port Richey
State
FL
Street
9405 Ledgestone Ln
Timeline
CNA
Madison Pointe Care Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - Current
CNA
Ferncliff Nursing Home
07.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Senior High School
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