Melissa E. Alicea
Certified Nurse Assistant
Brooklyn,NY
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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Excel Lower Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
CNA
Horizon Medical Staffing
Brooklyn, Ny
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Worked with patients under isolation Due to covid-19 virus.
- Cared for patients who were affected by the Covid-19 virus.
CNA
Five Star Nursing Agency
Brooklyn, NY
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Four Seasons nursing home, 1555 rockaway parkway brooklyn ny 11236 — CNA, Assisted nurses with daily needs, care for residents with daily living activities like bathing, feeding, activities,appointments, transfers also companionship.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Nursing
MVHS
11.2018 - 04.2019
- And rehabilitation, 1650 Champlin ave , utica ny 13502 — CNA, Assisted nurses with daily routines, care for residents, Help feed, bathe, transportation, transfer to and from chairs
- Also companionship and activities,Also documentation in patients charts.
Masonic Care community
, ny
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted with daily activities, like bathing , feeding, dressing, doctors appointments, vital signs, showering and transfers
- Documented in each patient's charts.
Education
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Drive Utica NY 13501 01.2017 - 03.2017
G.E.D - Adult And Continuing Education
BOCES
508 2nd Street Utica NY 13501 06.2012 - 08.2012
Skills
Activity Planning
Teacher Support
Behavior improvements
Educational assistance
Classroom management
Self-Motivated
First Aid/CPR
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Teambuilding
Companionship and emotional support
Recording vital signs
Supporting personal needs
Documenting behaviors
Compassionate caregiver
Additional Information
- Experienced and reliable CNA with excellent patient care and documentation skills, seeking a position in pediatric care, or Hospital setting. Adept at working in a variety of health care settings.
Timeline
Classroom Assistant
Excel Lower Charter School
12.2021 - Current
CNA
Horizon Medical Staffing
11.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Five Star Nursing Agency
05.2020 - 11.2021
Nursing
MVHS
11.2018 - 04.2019
Masonic Care community
09.2017 - 11.2018
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mohawk Valley Community College
01.2017 - 03.2017
G.E.D - Adult And Continuing Education
BOCES
06.2012 - 08.2012