Merima Salkic
Camp Hill,PA
Summary
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Messiha LifeWays
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
05.2014 - Current
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Meddle town Nursing Home
Middletown, Pennsylvania
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
CNA
Golden Living
Camp Hill
12.2005 - 11.2010
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
M.S
Sarajevo Bosnia And Herzegovina 05-1997
Skills
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Health monitoring
- Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
CNA
Messiha LifeWays
05.2014 - Current
CNA
Meddle town Nursing Home
03.2012 - 09.2016
CNA
Golden Living
12.2005 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
M.S