Melody Lennington
Minooka,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience supporting medical staff and delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in conducting vital sign assessments, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective issue resolution. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare setting to continue providing exceptional patient support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Pro-Motion Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted patients and assisted with check in for appointments
- Arranged future appointments for patients
- Intercepted phone calls from both current patients, future patients, and other health professionals of patients
CNA
Alden Courts of Shorewood
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Aided 15+ residents with basic ADL’s day and night
- Attended to emergency situations with patients along side co-workers
- Explained care given to both patients and families of patients
Pediatric CMA
Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers
09.2023 - Current
- Assist my provider by doing basic assessments including complaints and vitals for patients
- The middle line of communication between providers and patients over the phone
- Administer injections, obtain specimens, perform EKGs, and perform point of care testing on pediatric patients
Home Health Caregiver
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
03.2025 - Current
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
Education
High School - AP, honors, dual credit courses
Minooka Community High School
Minooka, ILSkills
- Interpersonal Relationship Building
- Goal-Oriented Professional
- Empathetic Engagement
- Assessment Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical and administrative support
- Electronic health records
- Family education
- Immunization administration
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Equipment sterilization
Awards
- BLS
- CNA, 05/22
- NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant, 01/23
- NREKG - National Registered EKG Technician, 05/23
Affiliations
- competitive dancer for 16 years
- highschool scholar athlete
- dance instructor
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- EKG Technician Certification – National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Pediatric CMA
Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Alden Courts of Shorewood
05.2022 - 08.2023
Receptionist
Pro-Motion Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 04.2022
High School - AP, honors, dual credit courses
Minooka Community High School
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