Nicole Ezell
Saginaw,MI
Summary
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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Covenant Medical Center
Saginaw, Michigan
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
Stratford Pines
Midland, Michigan
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
CNA
ATC Healthcare
, MI
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
CNA
St Francis Nursing Home
Saginaw, Michigan
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Caregiver
Bay Human Services
Auburn , MI
04.2013 - 12.2018
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Education
GED -
ETC
Saginaw05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
CNA
Covenant Medical Center
08.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
Stratford Pines
05.2023 - 09.2024
CNA
ATC Healthcare
05.2021 - 12.2023
CNA
St Francis Nursing Home
04.2018 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Bay Human Services
04.2013 - 12.2018
GED -
ETC
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Delta College