Melissa Mathis
Walnut,KS
Summary
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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. 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. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proactive worker committed to helping Job title provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Type treatments with knowledge of Area of expertise patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Cascade Health Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Traveling to different nursing homes
CNA, Float Pool
NMRMC
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Prairie Mission Retirement Village
04.2016 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Gmc
08.2019 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Worked with patients that was on the behavioral unit.
CNA
Heritage Health Nursing Home
02.2008 - 04.2009
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Travel CNA
Nurse Stat
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
CNA
Prairie Mission Retirement Village
09.2017 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
Education
Chanute High School
Chanute, KS05.2008
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Feeding Assistance
- Active Listening
- Compassionate Care
- Bathing Assistance
- First Aid Knowledge
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Toileting Assistance
- Conflict Resolution
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Conducting Intakes
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Observing Responses
- Indirect Patient Care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Lifting
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Relationship Building
- Patient Management
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Responding to Emergencies
- Reliable Team Player
- Outpatient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Feeding Assistance Expert
- Activity Planning
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining Privacy
- Valid State Driver's License
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- CPR Certification
- Supply Restocking
- Caregiver Relations
- Health Education
- CNA Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
NMRMC
08.2022 - Current
CNA
Cascade Health Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
Gmc
08.2019 - 08.2022
CNA
Prairie Mission Retirement Village
09.2017 - 08.2018
CNA
Prairie Mission Retirement Village
04.2016 - 12.2018
Travel CNA
Nurse Stat
12.2010 - 11.2011
CNA
Heritage Health Nursing Home
02.2008 - 04.2009
Chanute High School
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