Melissa Makeshine
Arapaho,WY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wind River Family & Community Health Care
02.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of waste properly.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information in electronic health record.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hot Springs Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Stephens Indian High School
St. Stephens, WYAssociates of Nursing - Nursing
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY05.2024
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Care Plan Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare Ethics
- Feeding Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside Manner
- Patient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- End of Life Care
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Specimen Collection
- Safety Precautions
- Maintaining Privacy
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Adaptability
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Positioning Patients
- Clinical Documentation
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wind River Family & Community Health Care
02.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hot Springs Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Stephens Indian High School
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Central Wyoming College
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