Mellissa Ward
Grants Pass,OR
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Hill Nursing Center
Grants Pass, OR
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
CNA
Apex rover
Medford, OR
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
Elite Cunningham 365
Medford, OR
05.2019 - 01.2025
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Avalon Health
Medford, OR
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
Medford, OR
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Caregiver
Jackson House
Talent, OR
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Caregiver
Pioneer village
Jacksonville, OR
02.2005 - 08.2009
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Cna2 - Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Pacific Healthcare
Grants Pass, OR05.2018
CNA - Oregon State Board of Nursing
Highland House
Grants Pass01.2018
Skills
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
i have been certified by osbn as a CNA 1 and CNA 2
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Hill Nursing Center
08.2023 - 09.2025
CNA
Apex rover
03.2021 - 01.2025
CNA
Elite Cunningham 365
05.2019 - 01.2025
CNA
Avalon Health
01.2017 - 05.2018
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
08.2013 - 10.2016
Caregiver
Jackson House
05.2009 - 08.2013
Caregiver
Pioneer village
02.2005 - 08.2009
CNA - Oregon State Board of Nursing
Highland House
Cna2 - Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Pacific Healthcare