Melanie Draper
Willisburg,KY
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Heath Louisville
05.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Oncology patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Continuing Care Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Also worked the clerks desk monitoring telemetry patients as well as other patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UK Healthcare
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Cardiac patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to Neuro patients in hospital facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
Lexington, KY09.2016
Associate of Arts -
St Catharine College
Saint Catharine, KY05.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Conducting Intakes
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Lifting
- Always have an optimistic attitude
- Prompt and prepared to work
- Willing to always help
- Detailed oriented
- Handle stressful situations smoothly
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Heath Louisville
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Continuing Care Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
UK Healthcare
05.2013 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
St Catharine College