Melissa Foreman
Pleasanton,KS
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998, delivering high-quality care and assistance to diverse patient populations.
Compassionate hospice care detail-oriented CNA with expertise in critical thinking and customer service.
Experienced in documenting patient care accurately and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and supporting patient comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Village Shalom
Overland Park, Kansas
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for residents.
- Assisted with mobility and transfer of residents using proper techniques.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
SeniorCare Homes LLC
Overland Park, Kansas
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided compassionate support and companionship through activities that enhance their social engagement and sense of belonging.
- Provided person-centered care.
- Prepared healthy meals.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for residents.
- Assisted with mobility and transfer of residents using proper techniques.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Overland Park, Kansas
12.2018 - 10.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for residents.
- Assisted with mobility and transfer of residents using proper techniques.
- Educated residents on health and wellness practices during interactions.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KSSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Team collaboration
- Activities of daily living
- Person-centered care
- Documentation compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Patient transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Feeding assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Problem-solving
- Physical stamina
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Flexibility and adaptability
Languages
ASL
Limited
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- Rookies of the month
Certification
- State tested Nursing assistant
Timeline
CNA
Village Shalom
03.2025 - Current
CNA
SeniorCare Homes LLC
10.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2018 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Fort Scott Community College
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