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, NC05.2023
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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