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Melissa Mathena

Payson,UT

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bennion Veterans Home
Payson, UT
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.

Certified Medical Assistant

First Choice Home Health & Hospice Specialists
Orem, UT
04.2016 - 04.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Compassionate
  • Basic Life Support

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant 2013

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bennion Veterans Home
04.2021 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

First Choice Home Health & Hospice Specialists
04.2016 - 04.2021
  • Certified Nursing Assistant 2013

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