Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Melissa Birdyshaw

Summertown,Tennessee

Summary

Experienced CNA delivering compassionate care, driving patient advocacy, and ensuring meticulous documentation. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and dignity during daily activities, contributing to improved overall patient outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Maury Regional Medical
Columbia, TN
11.2017 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

CNA

NHC Scott
Lawrenceburg, TN
05.2015 - 11.2017
  • Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment during recovery.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in patient care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Phone Representative

Saturn Call Center
Spring Hill, TN
02.2011 - 04.2013
  • Managed high-volume inbound calls while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance communication strategies and improve customer satisfaction scores.

Secretary

Story and Lee Furniture
Leoma, TN
02.2000 - 04.2003
  • Managed office communications, ensuring efficient information flow among departments.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for improved document retrieval and compliance.
  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings, appointments, and events to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management review and strategic planning.

Secretary

Heritage Automotive
Lawrenceburg, TN
02.2001 - 01.2003

I answered the phone and scheduled appointments.

Cashier

Campbell's Food Value
Lawrenceburg, TN
06.1999 - 07.2001
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced end-of-day totals.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, promoting a positive shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize checkout procedures.

Waitress

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Murfreesboro, TN
06.1997 - 06.1999
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order processing and improve service efficiency.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail under pressure.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

South College
Nashville, TN
05-2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support

Accomplishments

I am peds certified. I was given the Extrodinary Hero award from Maury Regional along with many Kudos For Caregivers. I have trained many employees to be cna's and I currently work in the float pool which is every floor at Maury.

Certification

Peds certification and well as CNA

Languages

English

Timeline

CNA

Maury Regional Medical
11.2017 - Current

CNA

NHC Scott
05.2015 - 11.2017

Phone Representative

Saturn Call Center
02.2011 - 04.2013

Secretary

Heritage Automotive
02.2001 - 01.2003

Secretary

Story and Lee Furniture
02.2000 - 04.2003

Cashier

Campbell's Food Value
06.1999 - 07.2001

Waitress

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
06.1997 - 06.1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

South College