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Melissa Foster

Bear,DE

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Fusion Medical Staffing, known for delivering compassionate patient care and ensuring safety. Proficient in electronic charting and patient lifting, I excel in fostering positive relationships with patients and families, enhancing their comfort and wellbeing through empathy and reliability.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Fusion Medical Staffing
06.2021 - Current

•Thomas West Virginia June 2021- December 2021

-Court land acres nursing home


•Eagle Colorado April 2022-May 2022

-Castle Peak Senior Life


•Souderton Pennsylvania May 2022-November 2022

-Mennonite homes


•New Holland Pennsylvania October 2024-2024

-Garden Spot Village


Arkon Pennsylvania May 2025- June 2025

-Garden Spot Village

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurses and Kids
06.2020 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote hygiene.
  • Supported nurses in executing treatment plans, enhancing patient care efficiency.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Stonegates
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supported patients with mobility challenges, promoting independence and dignity in care.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Patient Care Technician

ChristianaCare
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to provide excellent patient care during procedures and treatments.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, supporting effective communication among staff.
  • Supported mobility needs of patients through proper lifting techniques and use of assistive devices.
  • Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance, fostering a supportive and responsive care environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hallies Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 11.2020

•Brackenville Nursing at complete care

  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 12.2019
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Teacher's Assistant

Kidz Ink
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Assisted lead teacher in curriculum delivery and classroom management.
  • Monitored children's progress and communicated observations to parents and guardians effectively.
  • Supported the integration of diverse learning styles within classroom activities and instruction.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Enhanced student learning by implementing interactive and creative teaching methods in the childcare setting.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Dawn Career Institute
Wilmington, DE
11.2013

Certificate - TECE1

Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington DE
09.2012

Diploma - Child Education

William Penn High
New Castle, DE
06.2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Reliable team player
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient lifting
  • Adaptable
  • Electronic charting
  • End-of-life care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Geriatric care
  • Pediatric care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

Delaware -DE0000008819

Pennsylvania 20049368

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Stonegates
12.2024 - 05.2025

Patient Care Technician

ChristianaCare
05.2023 - 07.2023

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Fusion Medical Staffing
06.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurses and Kids
06.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hallies Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 11.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 12.2019

Teacher's Assistant

Kidz Ink
02.2012 - 03.2014

Certificate - Nursing

Dawn Career Institute

Certificate - TECE1

Delaware Technical Community College

Diploma - Child Education

William Penn High
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