Melissa Nickell
Satellite Beach,Fl
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Assisting Hands, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, fostering a positive healing environment. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Assisting Hands
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure..
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Health First Private Duty
08.2005 - 03.2018
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High
Titusville, FL05-1987
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Assisting Hands
06.2019 - Current
CNA
Health First Private Duty
08.2005 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High
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