Melissa Harmsen
Beaver Dam,WI
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clearview
12.1992 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waupun Area Senior High School
Waupun, WI06.1989
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Observing Responses
- Indirect Patient Care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Conducting Intakes
- Care Plan Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Transporting Patients
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
- Valid [State] Driver's License
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Compassionate Caregiver
Certification
Cpr aed and first aid certified
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clearview
12.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waupun Area Senior High School