Melissa Billips
Broken Arrow
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Health Care Aide at Broken Arrow Public Schools, skilled in vital sign recording and patient relationship building. Enhanced student well-being through effective communication and emotional support, while maintaining a safe environment. Committed to ongoing training and excellence in patient care, ensuring dignity and comfort for all.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Checked students' vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized student environment.
- Reduced student anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Provided emotional support for students and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Administered first aid and medications to students.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
01.2016 - 10.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care focused
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign recording
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Task prioritization
- Patient relationship building
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
01.2016 - 10.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
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