Melody Garner
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Jackson Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional compassion, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and engagement through attentive, personalized care. Expert in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring optimal patient advocacy and support. fostering positive outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Nursing Assistant
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Daycare Teacher
ABC Daycare and Learning Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
CNA Certification - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK10.2023
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX05.2015
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
CNA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2024
Nursing Assistant
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023
Daycare Teacher
ABC Daycare and Learning Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
CNA Certification - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
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