Makayla Peller
Clarkange,TN
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Signature Healthcare , enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient problem-solving. Expert in HIPAA compliance and patient-focused care, significantly improving team productivity and patient well-being. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Private DutyCare
01.2018 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare
04.2018 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Private Duty Care
07.2019 - 02.2020
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- 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.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
General - General Studies
Clarkrange Highschool
Clarkrange, TN05.2016
Associates - Medical Laboratory Science
Fortis College
Cookeville, TNSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Adaptable
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient relations
- Observing responses
- Quality assurance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Family support and assistance
- Quick problem solver
- CNA certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Private Duty Care
07.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare
04.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Private DutyCare
01.2018 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
General - General Studies
Clarkrange Highschool
Associates - Medical Laboratory Science
Fortis College
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