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Michelle Gillenwater

Sparks,NV

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 17+years of healthcare. Experience and over 10 years with Renown Home Health. Skilled in home health,hospice support patient care, vital signs ,monitoring , documentation .infection control,and care coordination . Recognized for building strong patient relationships, maintaining safety standards, and supporting positive patient outcomes.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Renown Home Health & Health
Reno, NV
05.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Managed medical supplies including ordering,stocking and ensuring proper inventory levels.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hearthstone of Nv.
Sparks, NV
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Evergreen Skilled Nursing /Rehab
Carson City, NV
11.2008 - 07.2012
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities for patience.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Engaged with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to create personalized care strategies for residents.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.1

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. David Dinner
Reno, Nv
  • Assisted dentist with chairside procedures and patient care.
  • Maintained sterilization and infection-control standards.
  • Supported patient education and office operations S

Dental Assistant

Dr Ronald Heinen
Sparks, NV

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ormsby Health Facility And Rehabitation
Carson City, NV
06.2009

Certified Nurse Assistant

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
06.1983

Skills

  • Home Health
  • Reliable team player
  • Vital Signs
  • Hospice Care
  • ADL's
  • EMS documentation
  • Infection Control
  • Patient safety
  • Medical supply Management
  • CPR BLS Trained

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Renown Home Health & Health
05.2016 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hearthstone of Nv.
05.2012 - 09.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Evergreen Skilled Nursing /Rehab
11.2008 - 07.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ormsby Health Facility And Rehabitation

Certified Nurse Assistant

Truckee Meadows Community College

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. David Dinner

Dental Assistant

Dr Ronald Heinen