Maurissa Humphries
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide th best quality care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Springs Ranch Memory Care
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen stats.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Qmap
The Inn At Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village, CO
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, topical, no injections.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nurse.
- Responsible for all carestaff call-offs. Had to find coverage or I stepped up and covered the shift per position requirements.
Caregiver/Qmap
The Palisades At Broadmoor Park
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2013 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted resident with medication administration.
- Proper documentation for all incidents and missed medications.
- Responsible for calling the Doctor for refills of medications or clarifications on a medication order.
- Switched jobs for 2 months to receptionist, was responsible for all incoming calls and transferring to appropriate personel.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2011
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Fluid Measurement
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Caregiver Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Documenting Behaviors
- Medications Familiarity
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Catheter Bag Change and Preparation
- Medication Assistance
- First Aid Certification
- Time Management
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Leadership/management skills
Timeline
CNA
Springs Ranch Memory Care
04.2022 - Current
Qmap
The Inn At Greenwood Village
03.2017 - 03.2022
Caregiver/Qmap
The Palisades At Broadmoor Park
07.2013 - 02.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Similar Profiles
Lydiah KimaruLydiah Kimaru
Caregiver at Gentle Shepherd Home careCaregiver at Gentle Shepherd Home care
Lucinda RussellLucinda Russell
FACILITIES DIRECTOR at 12 OAKS SENIOR LIVING/ LEGACY RANCH MEMORY CAREFACILITIES DIRECTOR at 12 OAKS SENIOR LIVING/ LEGACY RANCH MEMORY CARE
Brayden WaltersBrayden Walters
Cook at Heritage springs memory careCook at Heritage springs memory care