Mackenzey Missino
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Life Care Center of Post Falls
Post Falls, ID
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely updates by meticulously completing patient records.
- Aided in various daily tasks including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Executed range of motion exercises in alignment with physician directives.
- Collected necessary samples, monitored health metrics and prioritized patient well-being for best atmosphere.
- Facilitated patient hygiene by aiding in bathing, dressing, and toileting activities.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
At-Home Caregiver
My Grandparents
Craig County, VA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Maintained a safe environment by following safety protocols and procedures.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting.
- Ensured that all health care directives were followed correctly.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Assessed patient's condition on a regular basis and reported any changes to supervisor or healthcare professional.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Performed personal care services such as grooming, oral hygiene, nail care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Helped patients move in bed, turn, adjust position or change linens as required.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg05-2023
CNA License
Giles High School Technology Center
Giles County06-2022
Skills
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Toileting assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Bathing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Lifting and transferring
- Multitasking and organization
- Health monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Active listening
- Time management
Affiliations
- Participated in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) while completing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes
- I attended HSTNG all through out my high school years.
- Engaged in a variety of sports activities from elementary through high school
Accomplishments
- Achieved Top 3 Ranking at the National Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Conference
- Honored as Senior of the Year, 2023 Graduation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
References
Lori Ritchart
lmritchart@nic.edu
(208) 661-2477
Stacie Smith
stac.smith34@gmail.com
(540) 641-0881
Stacie Hyde
stacie.hyde@gmail.com
(208) 967-6044
Timeline
CNA
Life Care Center of Post Falls
06.2024 - Current
At-Home Caregiver
My Grandparents
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School
CNA License
Giles High School Technology Center
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