Melissa LaLonde
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated House Keeper and Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Kane Community Living Center, Gateway Hospice care, Hcr Manor Care and Western Pyschiatric Institute and Clinic. Proven ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate support, ensuring residents' comfort and safety. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and patient mobility, fostering a positive environment for both residents and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeper
Kane Community Living Center Ross Township
09.2017 - Current
- Disinfected and mopped resident bed rooms bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintained a spotless environment for residents through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Maintained safety standards by promptly addressing spills and potential hazards in high-traffic areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kane Community Living Center- Ross Center
04.2015 - 09.2017
- Proformimg Vital's.
- Activities of daily living.
- Assist with meal's and hydration.
- Proforming Range of motion.
- Assist with ambulation.
- Communicating with nurse of any noticeable change's with resident.
- Answer call bell's in a timely manner.
- Listening to residents concerns.
- Assist with toileting.
- Charting on resident's Activities of daily living.
- Foley Catheter Care & Colostomy Care.
- Charting on Intake & output for Foley Catheter Care.
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Gateway Hospice
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Traveling to Nursing facilities or residemts Home.
- Proformimg vitals.
- Assisting with activities of daily living.
- Assist with meals, and hydration.
- Proformimg range of motion.
- Proformimg Foley Catheter Care & Colostomy Care, and charting on input & outtake on the Foley & Colostomy Care.
- Helping with ambulation.
- Communicating with nurse and family members on noticeable decline.
- Making beds, and do light house work for the resident.
- Charting on each resident on adl's, meal consumption, and document on resident's decline on each visit to support hospice service.
- Listening to resident's and their family members concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Proforming vitals.
- Answer call bell's in a timely mannor.
- Proformimg Activities of daily living.
- Assist with ambulation.
- Assist with meal's and hydration.
- Proform range of motion.
- Reposition resident in bed or in wheel chair or in sitting chair to prevent red marks that could turn into a decubitus ulcer.
- Communicate with nurse of any noticeable changes or concerns with the resident that needs attmanner.
- Talking to resident's and their family member's about any of their concerns.
- Making beds with fresh linen, and light cleaning in resident's bed room.
- Charting on residents Activities of daily living, vitals, meal consumption, range of motion, how resident ambulated, toileting, input & output on Foley Catheter Care or Colostomy Care, and concerns that need any attention by the care team.
Patient Care Assistant
Upmc Western Pyschiatric Institute & Clinic
06.2004 - 09.2012
- As a floating Patient Care Associate i would go to different units each day that specializes in different mental illnesses. From resident's who have intellectual illnesses, children and adults including geriatric resident's with mental and physical illnesses.
- Proform vitals.
- Assist with Activities of daily living.
- Assist with meals & hydration.
- Transport resident's to doctors appointments.
- Observe resident while they are in the seclusion room until thry de-escalate.
- Constant observation on resident's who are in four points restraints. Each hour i would undo each restraint to prevent skin irritation.
- Assist with various types of group therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Alcoholic's Anonymous, and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Each resident has safety checks. Each safety check could be every 15 min, half hour or every hour.
- Everyday I was assigned a resident to chart on. Asking various question's to how they are feeling physically and mentally and if they have any concerns for their care team.
- Communicating with the nursing staff of any noticeable behavioral or physical changes in the resident's.
Education
Certification - Basic Life Support (2020)
HSI Student Digital Certification
Pittsburgh, PACertified Nurses Assistant - Health Care
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2004
Diploma - General Studies
Perry Traditional Academy
Pittsburgh, PA06.2002
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Mental health Care
- Hospice Care
- Certified Nurses Assistant
- Certified in Basic Life training
- Team work or work alone
- Excellent in communication skill's, and showcase effective listening
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic outlook on life
- Clutter free environment
- Disinfect surfaces to prevent illnesses
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Basic Life Support - HSI Student Digital Certification
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Kelley Schwab
Kane Community living Center -
Ross Center
Licensed Pratical Nurse
(412) 956-0385
Lisa Vickers
Kane Community Living Center -
Ross Center
Certified Nurses Assistant
(412) 660-4616
Amber Giannuzzi
Kane Community Living Center -
Ross Center
Certified Nurses Assistant
(412) 932-0095
Timeline
Housekeeper
Kane Community Living Center Ross Township
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kane Community Living Center- Ross Center
04.2015 - 09.2017
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Gateway Hospice
10.2012 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
10.2007 - 09.2012
Patient Care Assistant
Upmc Western Pyschiatric Institute & Clinic
06.2004 - 09.2012
Certification - Basic Life Support (2020)
HSI Student Digital Certification
Certified Nurses Assistant - Health Care
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma - General Studies
Perry Traditional Academy
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