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Nominated for the Frances Mary Tabb award for excellence in Nursing Assistant
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MADELYN FINCHUM

Richmond

Summary

Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminster Canterbury
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic presence.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Laurels of Bon Air
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Crew Member

McDonalds
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and counting money back to customers.
  • Cross-trained in multiple positions within the store as needed.
  • Maintained knowledge of store menus to advertise promotions and limited-time offers.
  • Trained new employees regarding company policies and food preparation procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints by remaking dishes and administering refunds.

Life guard

Greenfield Community Association
07.2020 - 09.2023
  • Enforced pool rules among swimmers and patrons in order to maintain safe swimming conditions.
  • Developed strong working relationships with other employees and general public.
  • Communicated effectively with fellow employees and patrons.
  • Remained alert and vigilant at all times while on duty observing swimmers closely for signs of distress or danger.
  • Remained calm and poised during periods of stress or when dealing with difficult people.
  • Cleaned and maintained pool deck and locker rooms when not guarding.
  • Added pool chemicals and completed chemical logs, reporting concerns to supervisor.
  • Responded quickly to any emergencies arising at the poolside or beachfront areas.

Education

Nurse Aide Certification -

Virginia School For Nurse Aides
621 Moorefield Park Dr UNIT F, Richmond, VA 23236
11-2023

High School Diploma -

James River Highschool
3700 James River Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113
05-2023

Skills

  • First Aid
  • Reliable team player
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bedside manner
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate
  • Companionship and emotional support

Nominated for the Frances Mary Tabb award for excellence in Nursing Assistant

The Tabb award is award given only once a year. To be nominated, the CNA must have exhibited the core values of Westminster Canterbury, which are being caring, ethical, being a team player, being committed, etc.  At Westminster Canterbury, it is a high honor to be nominated for this award, and a certificate is given at a ceremony to celebrate this. 

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminster Canterbury
07.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Laurels of Bon Air
11.2023 - 07.2024

Crew Member

McDonalds
03.2023 - 09.2023

Life guard

Greenfield Community Association
07.2020 - 09.2023

Nurse Aide Certification -

Virginia School For Nurse Aides

High School Diploma -

James River Highschool

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