Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies
Timeline
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Melanie Legg

Melanie Legg

Certified Nurse Assistant
Louisville,KY

Summary

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. A Dedicated medical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Saved $10,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
  • Handled 50-60 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns

Nurses Aide

Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Took newspapers, flowers and other personal items to patients on all floors.
  • Assessed 30 patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
  • Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • 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.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Education

Certificate - Pharmacy Technology

Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN
06.2022

Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
05.2013

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Needs Determination
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Linen Replacements
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • CNA Certification
  • Care Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Gained admission to Rasmussen College's pharmacist program.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hobbies

In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, volunteering at the local homeless shelter, and spending quality time with my family.

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Norton Children's Hospital
08.2014 - Current

Nurses Aide

Jewish Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2014

Certificate - Pharmacy Technology

Rasmussen College

Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant

Jefferson Community And Technical College

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