Michelle Powell
Magnolia,AR
Summary
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
The Residency At Northfield Retirement
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA Student
Dudney Wood Assistant Living
03.2012 - 07.2018
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
CNA
The Residency At Northfield Retirement
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA/Unit Coordinator
CHI St Vincent Hot Springs
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
CNA
Winner Regional Long Term Care
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
CNA -
Texarkana Nursing Academy
Texarkana, AR04.2018
Basic Studies -
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR03.2012
Diploma -
Kirby High School
Kirby, AR05.1993
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Responding to Emergencies
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Inpatient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Intake Recording
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Documenting Behaviors
- Oral Hygiene
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Bed Transfers
- Infection Control Procedures
- Transporting Patients
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Safety Management
- Nursing Assistance
- Monitor Vitals
- ADLs Assistance
Accomplishments
I am CNA certified in 8 States.
Timeline
CNA
Winner Regional Long Term Care
12.2023 - 01.2025
CNA
The Residency At Northfield Retirement
03.2023 - 10.2023
CNA
The Residency At Northfield Retirement
03.2022 - 09.2022
CNA/Unit Coordinator
CHI St Vincent Hot Springs
08.2018 - 03.2022
CNA Student
Dudney Wood Assistant Living
03.2012 - 07.2018
CNA -
Texarkana Nursing Academy
Basic Studies -
South Arkansas Community College
Diploma -
Kirby High School
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