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Melissa Shipman

Canton,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, 28715
01.2021 - 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 4 times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.

CNA

Silver Bluff
Canton, NC
06.2017 - 01.2021
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

CNA

Silverbluff Village
Canton , NC
06.2011 - 06.2014
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
05.2023

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Needs Determination
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Linen Replacements
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Preparing Meals
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Observing Responses
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Catheter Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Facilitating Change

Timeline

CNA

Haywood Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - Current

CNA

Silver Bluff
06.2017 - 01.2021

CNA

Silverbluff Village
06.2011 - 06.2014

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Haywood Community College

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