Megan Dowless
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with seven years of diverse healthcare experience in full-time, part-time, and PRN roles. Transitioned from caregiving to professional settings, bringing strong patient care skills and adaptability. Completed coursework in medical billing and coding, enhancing overall healthcare knowledge. Also experienced in educational environments, contributing to student support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Vibralife Rehabilitation Center
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
06.2024 - Current
- Cared for patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, and illness
- Assisted patients in regaining independence to facilitate safe discharge
- Recorded patient vitals during routine check-ups
Stay at home mom
Stay At Home Mom
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Organized daily schedules for children's activities and educational tasks.
- Managed household budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and expense tracking.
- Developed and implemented meal plans catering to nutritional needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by enforcing hygiene practices and routines.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety and engagement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
Carlisle, PA
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Maintained and organized patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Identified and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Measured blood pressure for patients to monitor health status, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
Carlisle, PA
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted with long-term care and rehabilitation for patients, ensuring comfort and support during recovery.
- ADL's
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs
- Measured and recorded patient weights
- Checked and documented blood sugar levels
Housekeeper
Elm Croft Of Disllburg
Dillsburg, PA
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Engaged with clients and guests to ensure satisfaction during daily duties.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Submitted maintenance requests to address equipment malfunctions and ensure guest comfort. to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Developed checklists for stocking housekeeping carts to streamline inventory management and minimize stockroom trips.
Education
GED -
HACC
Harrisburg, PASome College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Patient assessment
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Charting expertise
- Mobility assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Nutritional support
- Personal grooming assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relations
- Problem-solving skills
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA License
Timeline
CNA
Vibralife Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - Current
Stay at home mom
Stay At Home Mom
12.2019 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2016
Housekeeper
Elm Croft Of Disllburg
02.2012 - 04.2014
GED -
HACC
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University