Materesa Carmichael
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Center
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Cintas Facility Services
Cintas Facility Services
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Sorted and counted articles removed from dryers to fold, hang and wrap.
- Hung garments on stretch frames to dry.
- Transported loads for quality checks and inform co workers assigned of inspection results to correct problems.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
Home Health Aide
UPMC Home Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mt Macrina Manor
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Dietary Aide
Mt Macrina Manor
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Streamlined meal assembly processes for faster service without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in nutrition support services and foodservice operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seniorlife Of Uniontown
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
Home Health Care Aide
Anova Home Health & Hospice
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Education
No Degree - Medical Secretarial
Perpetual Help
Manila, Philippines03.1989
High School Diploma -
Araullo
Manila, Philippines03.1986
Skills
- Word Processing
- Care Plan Implementation
- Reliable Transportation
- Quality Assurance
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Helping With Medication
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Monitoring Fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Compassionate
- Preparing Meals
- Performing Patient Intakes
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Center
10.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
UPMC Home Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mt Macrina Manor
09.2019 - 03.2021
Cintas Facility Services
Cintas Facility Services
03.2019 - 08.2022
Dietary Aide
Mt Macrina Manor
06.2017 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seniorlife Of Uniontown
04.2015 - 07.2016
Home Health Care Aide
Anova Home Health & Hospice
03.2013 - 06.2015
No Degree - Medical Secretarial
Perpetual Help
High School Diploma -
Araullo
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