Nancy Mevissen
Riverside,IA
Summary
Compassionate CNA focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
University of Iowa and clinics downtown
Iowa City, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Mercy General Hospital
Iowa City, IA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Home Health Aide
Because Theres No Place Like Home
Osceola, WI
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Home Health Aide
Brightstar care of Cedar
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Education
CNA License -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
New Richmond, WI05.2007
Skills
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Quality program protocols
- Client safety and first aid
- Care plan management
- Community activities
- Planning & organizing
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Flexible schedule
- Reliable & trustworthy
- People skills
- Good work ethic
- Compassionate client care
Timeline
CNA
University of Iowa and clinics downtown
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Mercy General Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Because Theres No Place Like Home
10.2018 - 09.2020
Home Health Aide
Brightstar care of Cedar
CNA License -
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College