Michelle Knight
12890 Old Meridian Street Apt.241,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Rose Senior Living of Carmel, skilled in patient-focused care and electronic charting. Proven ability to enhance resident comfort and safety, while fostering emotional support and companionship. Adept at monitoring vital signs and implementing care plans, ensuring dignity and independence for all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Senior Living of Carmel
05.2019 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented care provided in electronic health records accurately.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hearth at Stones Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized care plans for residents.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a positive living environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, IN05.1998
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Bedside manner
Dressing assistance
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Senior Living of Carmel
05.2019 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hearth at Stones Crossing
05.2013 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Perry Meridian High School