Mellisa Salazar
Denver,CO
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
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Work History
Homemaker
Self-employeed
09 2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professiona Home Health Care
11 2011 - 09 2018
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associates Of Science - Health And Human Service
Ultimate Medical Academy
08.2021
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Maintenance and Repair
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Entry
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Google Workspace
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
- Clerical Support
Certification
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant Professional Home Health Care
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Homemaker
Self-employeed
09 2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professiona Home Health Care
11 2011 - 09 2018
Associates Of Science - Health And Human Service
Ultimate Medical Academy
Peer Support
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Social Service
- Diversity
- Active listening i
- Advocate