Melissa E. Alicea
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Bellevue Hospital Center
2023.04 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Classroom Assistant
Excel Lower Charter School
2021.12 - Current
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Counted children when lined up for various activities.
- Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
CNA
Horizon Medical Staffing
2021.11 - 2021.11
- 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
2020.05 - 2021.11
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Nursing
MVHS
2018.11 - 2019.04
- 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.
Certified Nurse Aide
Masonic Care Community
2017.09 - 2018.11
- Assisted with daily activities, like bathing , feeding, dressing, doctors appointments, vital signs, showering and transfers
- Documented in each patient's charts.
Education
Certified Nurse Aid Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mohawk Valley Community College
G.E.D - Adult And Continuing Education
BOCES
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Teacher Support
- Behavior improvements
- Educational assistance
- Classroom management
- Self-Motivated
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Compassionate caregiver
- Compassionate
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
Certified Nurse Aide
Bellevue Hospital Center
2023.04 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Excel Lower Charter School
2021.12 - Current
CNA
Horizon Medical Staffing
2021.11 - 2021.11
CNA
Five Star Nursing Agency
2020.05 - 2021.11
Nursing
MVHS
2018.11 - 2019.04
Certified Nurse Aide
Masonic Care Community
2017.09 - 2018.11
Certified Nurse Aid Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mohawk Valley Community College
G.E.D - Adult And Continuing Education
BOCES
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