Melissa Stalker
Escondido,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Med/Surg Acute
Prime Healthcare Alvarado Hospital
11.2019 - 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
RCFE Administrator
Twet At Daybreak Villa
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Ensured houses remained in compliance with CCLD.
- Overseen care of tenants.
- Maintained personnel records.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
CNA
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
09.2017 - 11.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Independent Living Program Manager
ComForCare Senior Services
09.2010 - 11.2018
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Provided home care to individuals living in a senior complex.
- Worked with families to ensure independence and safety of their aging loved ones.
- Worked with other medical providers when necessary.
- Assisted with ADLs, transfers, medications, transportation, ROM exercises and meals.
Sole Caregiver
Robert Stalker/ IHSS
05.2003 - 01.2009
- Provided all care including ADLs, bowel program, urinary catheter care and change when required, ROM exercises and transfers.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Assisted patient with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05.2024
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Care Plan Implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Valid [State] Driver's License
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aid
Timeline
CNA Med/Surg Acute
Prime Healthcare Alvarado Hospital
11.2019 - Current
RCFE Administrator
Twet At Daybreak Villa
01.2018 - 09.2019
CNA
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
09.2017 - 11.2018
Independent Living Program Manager
ComForCare Senior Services
09.2010 - 11.2018
Sole Caregiver
Robert Stalker/ IHSS
05.2003 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
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