Maleah Pyles
Poplar Bluff,MD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Aspire Living Center Nursing Home. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance, I foster positive relationships with residents, enhancing their comfort and dignity. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring a safe and clean environment for optimal well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
American In Home
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Monitored patient health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises to enhance overall well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of dosage schedules and maintaining supplies.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional well-being through companionship and support.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Living Center Nursing Home
Poplar Bluff, MO
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, enhancing independence through proper techniques.
- Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive environment.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- 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.
Certified Medication Aide
RCF Oakdale Care Long Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with patient intake procedures and collected vital signs to support clinical workflows.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary medical supplies were stocked and organized.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems for efficient data management.
- Supported healthcare providers during examinations by preparing instruments and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Administer medications accurately per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance skills in medication administration and patient care techniques.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
DSP
B.J Price Inc
Poplar Bluff, MO
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated and maintained machinery for efficient production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels to support timely replenishment of materials.
- Documented production activities and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Home Maker Aide
River Vally In Home Service
Poplar Bluff, MO
02.2015 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client environments to promote well-being.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Communicated effectively with families to update on client needs and preferences.
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry, and vacuuming for patients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance mood and quality of life.
- Aided clients with mobility issues by providing safe transfers and transportation to appointments or social outings.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and errands to support convenience and energy levels.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming for a dignified appearance.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities tailored to individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westwood, Hills, Nursing Home
Poplar Bluff, MO
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, enhancing independence through proper techniques.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Dexter Middle School
Dexter, MOSkills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Living Center Nursing Home
11.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Medication Aide
RCF Oakdale Care Long Center
11.2024 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide
American In Home
08.2023 - Current
DSP
B.J Price Inc
04.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westwood, Hills, Nursing Home
09.2017 - 05.2019
Home Maker Aide
River Vally In Home Service
02.2015 - 09.2022
Dexter Middle School