Myrna Selman
Walmart
Kodiak Station,AK
32
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate support. Proven ability to implement care plans and foster positive relationships with patients and families.
Reliable team player with extensive experience in patient care and healthcare ethics. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Experienced Department Manager with a focus on optimizing team performance and resource allocation. Known for implementing training programs and quality control measures that drive operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
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.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming, and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- 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, supporting continuity of care within the facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and community resources.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and hygiene standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive environment through attentive communication.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Maintained patient hygiene and cleanliness in compliance with safety protocols.
Dietary Cook
3 Years 8 Months- 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, supporting continuity of care within the facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and community resources.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and hygiene standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive environment through attentive communication.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Sales Associate
14 Years 9 Months- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained merchandise displays, ensuring compliance with company standards for presentation.
- Processed transactions accurately while providing efficient service at checkout stations.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory effectively.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to handle sales transactions and returns efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, contributing to improved satisfaction levels.
- Trained new associates in store policies and operational procedures to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Participated in promotional events, driving engagement and increasing customer foot traffic.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Initiated clienteling approach to build strong relationships with key customers, encouraging repeat business.
- Led team meetings focused on sales techniques and product features, boosting overall team performance.
- Engaged with customers through social media platforms to promote store events and new arrivals, expanding store reach.
- Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Department Manager
14 Years 9 Months- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation for efficiency.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and employee engagement.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of products to meet customer demand.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies for improved profitability.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance customer service experience.
- Led performance evaluations, providing feedback and support for employee development initiatives.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products or services within the department offerings.
- Increased productivity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiative, resulting in more cohesive and collaborative team environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in more efficient replenishment system and reduced stock shortages.
- Facilitated team meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and to foster open communication.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to notable enhancements in staff performance and morale.
- Developed comprehensive risk management strategy, mitigating potential obstacles to departmental success.
- Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
- Championed customer-first approach, significantly enhancing customer experience and loyalty.
- Initiated sustainability program, reducing waste and promoting environmentally friendly practices within department.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees, significantly reducing learning curve and enhancing productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for departmental initiatives and goals.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to significant improvements in product offerings and service quality.
- Developed and executed innovative promotions, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention. Ko
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 2 Months- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- 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, supporting continuity of care within the facility.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- 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, supporting continuity of care within the facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Dental Lab Technician
14 Years 7 Months- Fabricated dental prosthetics using CAD/CAM technology for precision and quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with dentists to interpret specifications for custom dental restorations.
- Assisted in quality control processes to verify accuracy of finished products.
- Implemented efficient workflow procedures, reducing turnaround times for lab projects.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Developed standardized documentation for tracking production processes and improvements.
- Led initiatives to enhance material selection, improving durability of dental appliances.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends.
- Implemented digital dentistry techniques, increasing accuracy in dental restorations production process.
- Loaded newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake porcelain onto metal framework.
- Continuously updated knowledge in new materials and technologies, resulting in improved product offerings for clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
Education
Associate of Arts - Certified Nursing Assistant
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Basic life support
Vital signs monitoring
Bedside manner
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Recording vital signs
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Patient-focused care
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
Patient lifting
Transfer techniques
Ambulation assistance
Healthcare ethics
Inpatient care
Patient relationship building
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Feeding assistance expert
Light housekeeping
Patient relations
Care plan implementation
Observing responses
Reliable transportation
Patient assessments
Activity coordination
Quality assurance
Preparing meals
Activity planning
Meal planning
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pillars of Care
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Dietary Cook
Providence Alaska Medical Center
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Alaska Medical Center
12.2019 - 02.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2016 - 03.2018Read More
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Department Manager
Walmart
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Dental Lab Technician
Singapore
02.1995 - 09.2009Read More
Kodiak College
Associate of Arts from Certified Nursing Assistant
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Botolan High School
High School Diploma
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