Melody Ward
Statesville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. 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. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Proactive worker committed to helping Job title provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Type treatments with knowledge of Area of expertise patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
CNA
1
1
CMA
1
1
CMT
Work History
CNA
Shiftmed
05.2022 - Current
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Taylorsville House
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
CMA
Maple Leaf Healthcare
10.2013 - 02.2022
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Key Cashier
Kerr Drug Pharmacy
05.1997 - 02.2013
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
Associate Of Occupational Studies - Nursing Education
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC01.2001
West Iredell High School
Statesville, NC05.1999
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Restock Shelves
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient Safety Management
- Family Support and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Memory Improvement
- Medications Familiarity
- Activity Planning
- Medication Assistance
- Activity Coordination
- Admitting Support
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wound Care
- Symptom Documentation
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Charting Expertise
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Trustworthy Companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Family Communication
- Oral Hygiene
- ADLs Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Patient Assessments
- Quick Problem Solver
- Calm Under Stress
- Conducting Intakes
- Nursing Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Monitor Vitals
- Observing Responses
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Collecting Specimens
- Responding to Emergencies
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Emotional and Social Support
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Observation Documentation
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Inpatient Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Patient-Focused Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Consistent Follow Through
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Intercultural Competence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Bathing and Dressing
- Monitoring Fluids
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Alcohol Rubs
- Intake Recording
- Quality Patient Care
- Diagnosing Failures
- Nursing Standards
- Preparing Devices
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Respiratory Failure
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Bed Transfers
- Nutrition and Diet
- Case Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Needs Determination
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Quality Assurance Controls
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
CPR ,First Aide, CMT,
Supervisor roles including delegating duties.money management and expertise customer service in a high stress environment with accuracy and professionalism
Additional Information
Have experience in multiple areas and am a dependable, professional, hard working individual with a desire to grow in a productive environment.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CNA
Shiftmed
05.2022 - Current
CMA
Maple Leaf Healthcare
10.2013 - 02.2022
CNA
Taylorsville House
07.2007 - 10.2013
Key Cashier
Kerr Drug Pharmacy
05.1997 - 02.2013
Associate Of Occupational Studies - Nursing Education
Mitchell Community College
West Iredell High School