Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Melanie Black

Whiteville

Summary

With a proven track record at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation, I excel in delivering high-quality elderly care and coordinating comprehensive long-term care services. My expertise in mental health awareness, coupled with a talent for fostering positive relationships, significantly enhances resident wellbeing. Skilled in both team leadership and meticulous care planning, I consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Services Coordinator

Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2017 - Current
  • Identified community resources to support residents.
  • Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with residents, families and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
  • Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Help setup, manage, provide support to employees to assist in promoting a safe and health environment for all residents.
  • Coordinated in house services with providers to assist in Podiatry, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Psychiatrist, Hospice, Community Support Programs and Case Management Services to residents.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitaiton
07.2017 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services, followed the instructions of nurses to help prepare and administer oral, topical, and injectable medications daily.
  • Provided services to help ensure patient health & 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.
  • Provided patients with information about their medications, including dosage, side effects, and storage instructions

Restorative Aide/Medication Aide

Universal Healthcare & Rehab
07.2010 - 02.2017
  • Assisted resident with ROM, PROM, AMB, applied splints and grooming.
  • Helped with restoring residents to prior level of functioning and special feeding techniques.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment safety.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Promoted a safe environment by adhering to facility policies and procedures during all aspects of patient care delivery.
  • Performed duties such as taking vital signs or administering medication under nursing supervision.

Certified Nursing Assistant /Certified Nursing Restorative Aide

Autumn Care of Shallotte
08.2003 - 03.2009
  • 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.
  • Assisted with ROM, PROM, AMB, applied splints and helped with grooming.

Assistant Store Manager / Bookkeeper

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
06.1997 - 01.2002
  • Managed all departments, cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Made accurate deposits, met weekly budgets and ensured daily balances.

Education

Certified Medication Administration

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
09-2011

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Bladen Community College
05-2007

High School Diploma -

East Columbus High School
Lake Waccamaw, NC
06-2000

Skills

  • Elderly care
  • Mental health awareness
  • Long-term Care Services

Timeline

Social Services Coordinator

Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2017 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitaiton
07.2017 - Current

Restorative Aide/Medication Aide

Universal Healthcare & Rehab
07.2010 - 02.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant /Certified Nursing Restorative Aide

Autumn Care of Shallotte
08.2003 - 03.2009

Assistant Store Manager / Bookkeeper

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
06.1997 - 01.2002

Certified Medication Administration

Southeastern Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Bladen Community College

High School Diploma -

East Columbus High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Melanie Black