Mercades Troxell
Cartersville,VA
Summary
Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Prestige Care Inc.
Forrest Grove, Oregon
04.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Home Support Worker
Roy Jernigan
Cornelius, Oregon
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided home support services to elderly individuals, including assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted individuals with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair and vice versa.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' physical condition and reported changes to supervisor or case manager.
- Listened attentively to clients' concerns about their health status or quality of life issues.
- Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
- Engaged in leisure activities with clients such as reading books together or playing board games.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Prestige NA Class
Forest Grove, OR05-2023
High School Diploma -
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, PA01-2010
Skills
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Condition Monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
Languages
American sign language
Limited
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant July 2023
Affiliations
- As a mother of five children, in which three are on the spectrum, I feel that I am very skilled at balancing several needs at once. Managing a home, meals, healthcare, and all the extra needs that comes with special needs children, demonstrates my ability to handle most anything that comes up.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Roy Jernigan
11.2023 - 05.2024
CNA
Prestige Care Inc.
04.2023 - Current
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Prestige NA Class
High School Diploma -
Bloomsburg
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