Melissa Geldmacher

Traveling CNA to different facilities in need of staff. 13 week contracts at these facilities providing every day care to residents, such as feeding, bathing, rounds and cleaning of rooms and wheel chairs. Also stocking supplies in residents room.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
• Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
• Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
• Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
• Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• 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.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.

This was a travel assignment thru Fusion, 13 week contract. In this facility all residents were on hospice, I provided daily care to as well preparing meals for day. Night time routine was providing care, giving medication and PRN meds thru there hospice provider ( Nurse) on why they needed the PRN medication, documenting what was giving, how much and reason for the medication.

• Saddle mountain health care I went into patients home and provided care, such as meal prep, cleaning, laundry, bathing. Also includes giving the patient their medication and checking blood sugars and giving them there insulin. Taking patience to doctor appointments and activities they enjoyed.

Counterpoint is for patients of all ages that have developmental delays. I worked there providing care and therapy. This also includes laundry, cleaning, meal prep and taking residents to activities that they enjoy, as well as daily care like showering, oral hygiene and toileting.