Melissa Stanley
Kayenta,AZ
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Senior Public Health Nurse
Utah Navajo Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Nursing Assistant/Certified Home Health Aide
Rocky Mountain Home Care
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
Nursing Assistant/ Commnunity Health Repersentativ
Navajo Nation Community Health
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Home visit patients, take vitals, make appointments. work with local chapter and the community.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Conducted patient and family education on the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices to foster overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with dosage instructions and awareness of potential side effects.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
CNA - Nursing
Uath State University
Blanding, UT05.2017
High School Diploma -
Greyhill Acedemy High School
Tuba City, AZ05.1996
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Senior Public Health Nurse
Utah Navajo Health System
12.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant/Certified Home Health Aide
Rocky Mountain Home Care
08.2021 - 05.2023
Nursing Assistant/ Commnunity Health Repersentativ
Navajo Nation Community Health
03.2019 - 08.2022
CNA - Nursing
Uath State University
High School Diploma -
Greyhill Acedemy High School
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