Melanie Salinas- Pineda
Hickory,NC
Summary
Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, demonstrates compassionate patient care and examining for symptoms. Completed 40 hours of hands-on clinical training at Trinity Village nursing home. Also skilled to attend patients in diverse healthcare and collaborate with healthcare team members.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA Student
Trinity Village
Hickory, NC
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School
Hickory, NC05-2023
Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC01-2027
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
CNA Student
Trinity Village
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School
Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College