MELISSA WEST
RICHMOND,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable Activity Director with a solid foundation in planning and coordinating engaging activities in a long term care setting while adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities. Successfully developed and implemented programs that cater to varied interests, enhancing participant satisfaction. Demonstrated ability in leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Nursing Assistant
St. Joesph Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Transports patients safely to and from the OR.
- Assists with positioning patients as needed.
- Adheres to safety and sanitation standards.
- Facilitates room turnover between procedures.
- Acts as runner retrieving blood from the lab and other supplies as needed.
Support Staff Member
Mccready Manor
Richmond, Ky
06.2024 - Current
- Promotes a safe living environment for residents by performing regular safety checks.
- Monitors and assists residents through individual service plans.
- Assists with administering medications as prescribed.
Patient Care Assistant (CNA) / Float Pool
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Lexington, KY
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Took and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, blood sugar as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Accurately documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Helped patients with self feeding and assist feeding based on individual needs
- Supported patients mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, and other equipment
- Performed EKGs as ordered.
- Assisted with the placement and removal of cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Performed bed side shift report with with oncoming staff, including patient during report.
- Completed hourly rounding to improve patient safety, meeting needs, and improving patient satisfaction.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Activity Director
NORTHPOINT HEALTHCARE CENTER
Lexington, KY
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Planned, Implemented, and evaluated activities for nursing home residents
- Designed programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills
- Managed the facility volunteer program by working with the community to bring groups into the facility and also to help the residents go out into the community
- Ensured daily records of participation were properly documented
- Prepared progress notes for reflecting residents' reactions and evidence of progress or regression
- Implemented a care plan for each resident and wrote progress notes
- Ensured the department followed HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained detailed accounting logs for all money used for supplies,etc.
- Interviewed family and residents, reviewed chart, orders, and progress notes to develop an individualized plan of care
- Responsible for hiring, training, developing, coaching and counseling department staff.
Quality of Life Director / CNA
RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
Prestonsburg, KY
03.2006 - 03.2023
- Planned, Implemented, and evaluated activities for nursing home residents
- Responsible for hiring, training, developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary
- Prepared progress notes for reflecting residents' reactions and evidence of progress or regression
- Designed programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills
- Managed the facility volunteer program by working with the community to bring groups into the facility and also to help the residents go out into the community
- Ensured daily records of participation were properly documented
- Implemented a care plan for each resident and wrote progress notes
- Ensured the department followed HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
- Managed budget for the department and fund raised for additional materials, supplies, or events
- Updated social media page to promote the facility
- Promoted the facility at job fairs, with hospital discharge planners, and in person referral sources
- Maintained detailed accounting logs for all money raised and used
- Scheduled care plan meetings with families and residents
- Interviewed family and residents, reviewed chart, orders, and progress notes to develop an individual plan of care
- Assisted with self feeding and assist feeding based on individual needs
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Prestonsburg High School
Prestonsburg, KY05.1991
Skills
- State Certified Activities Director
- Supervising Experience
- Vital Signs
- Basic Medical Terminology
- Patient Care
- CPR Certified
- SRNA
Certification
- State Activity Director Certification, Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 08/01/12 - Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 10/01/98 - 10/01/00
- CPR Certification, 06/01/23 - 06/01/25
Additional Information
COVID-19 Vaccine up to date
Timeline
Surgical Nursing Assistant
St. Joesph Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Support Staff Member
Mccready Manor
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant (CNA) / Float Pool
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
10.2023 - 10.2024
Activity Director
NORTHPOINT HEALTHCARE CENTER
03.2023 - 10.2023
Quality of Life Director / CNA
RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
03.2006 - 03.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Prestonsburg High School