Taelyn Meli-King
Columbus
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and basic clinical procedures. Adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively with teams and respond to changing needs. Known for reliability and a results-driven approach, consistently achieving positive health outcomes and maintaining high standards in all tasks. Extensive experience in ICU, Med-Surg, Surgical, and Dementia Units, as well as responding to Codes, Rapids, and Stroke Alerts. Driven and dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes by working closely with both the patient's family and the medical care team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PSA
Doctor's West Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Fairfield Medical Center
04.2008 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Participated in codes, rapids, and stroke alerts
- Performed EKG's, bladder scans, blood draws, IV placement, maintenance of NG tubes, non-sterile wound dressing changes, insertion and removal of indwelling foley catheters, straight catheterization and any other tasks as requested from RN's
Home Health Aide
Executive Home Health
01.2002 - 04.2008
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Westerville, OH12-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Wound care
Clinical Experience
While in nursing school I participated in clinicals and gained valuable experience in the following units:
Mt Carmel Rehabilitation-Stroke Unit
Mt Carmel Behavioral Health-Inpatient Unit
Specialty Select Hospital-ICU
Doctor's West- Oncology/Palliative
Sage Park-Dimentia Unit
Timeline
PSA
Doctor's West Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2024
CNA
Fairfield Medical Center
04.2008 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
Executive Home Health
01.2002 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
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