Stacey Ellison
Arden,NC
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Greens At Hendesonville
Hendersonville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worx Staffing
Asheville, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Greentree Ridge
Asheville, NC
05.2015 - 06.2022
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Health Occupations
Asheville High School
Asheville, NC06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NCSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate
- EHR Management
- Geriatric Care
- Feeding Assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Toileting assistance
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Understands mobility assistance needs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Greens At Hendesonville
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worx Staffing
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Greentree Ridge
05.2015 - 06.2022
Health Occupations
Asheville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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