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MELISSA GILDER

Littleton,CO

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with patients and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing overall patient comfort and safety. Committed to advancing skills in empathetic care to further improve healthcare outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Littleton Adventist Hospital
LITTLETON, CO
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
  • Monitored and documented glucose level readings consistently.
  • Recorded inputs and outputs across various categories.
  • Collaborated with diverse patient groups undergoing procedures such as heart catheterizations, gastrointestinal bleeds, and appendectomies.
  • Executed EKG procedures to assess cardiovascular health.
  • Adhering to various situations, such as patients with tracheostomies, NG tubes, and colostomy bags.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

Patient Care Technician

Skyridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northside Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2014 - 01.2018
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

AdventHealth University
Denver, CO

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgia State University

Skills

  • Patient relations
  • Blood glucose checks
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Monitoring fluid
  • Ambulating patients
  • Basic life support
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Colostomy care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Admitting support
  • Reliable team player
  • Observing responses
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Collecting specimens

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Littleton Adventist Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Skyridge Medical Center
04.2019 - 08.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northside Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

AdventHealth University

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgia State University

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