Melanie McWilliams
Overland Park
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Saint Luke's South Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Assisting patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supporting mobility by helping patients move safely within the facility.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Documenting patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborating with healthcare team members to provide holistic patient care.
- Engaging in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Adhering to safety protocols and infection control measures consistently during patient interactions.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
North Kansas City Hostipal
03.2020 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Johnson Country Community Center
Overland Park, KS05-2028
Skills
- Empathetic
- Effective communicator
- Compassionate patient assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Patient care management
- Outgoing
- High-performance achiever
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Saint Luke's South Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
North Kansas City Hostipal
03.2020 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Johnson Country Community Center