Melissa Niemeyer
RIVERBANK,CA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly compassionate and dedicated in offering quality patient care. Organized and enthusiastic team player. Excellent time management skills. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Arcadia Health Care
Modesto, CA
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Quality Assurance
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Meal Planning
- Ambulation Assistance
- Performing patient intakes
Affiliations
Dedicated servant in my church community volunteering my time for the last seven years organizing and hosting fellowship events for women and families. Open share group lead facilitator, facilitating a weekly women's open share group. Offering support and compassion to women who are seeking healing in hope in God.
Accomplishments
Recipient of the finish line scholarship at MJC. Awarded to students who have crossed the finish line earning their degree.
Graduating with honors Magna cum laude 3.4+ GPA.
Presidents list scholar two semesters in a row.
Certification
Current CPR/BLS card holder.
Timeline
CNA
Arcadia Health Care
01.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Modesto Junior College
Current CPR/BLS card holder.
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