Melissa Arnold
Lebanon,PA
Summary
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Londonderry Village
1200 Grubb Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078
04.2006 - 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - ASN Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Stress Management
- Problem Solving
- CPR Certification
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Toileting Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Feeding Assistance
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient-Focused Care
- Observing Responses
- Patient Relationship Building
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Valid PA Driver's License
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- I almost have my RN license
Timeline
CNA
Londonderry Village
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - ASN Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences