Wanda Myers
Lock Haven,PA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Association
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient care and support across diverse healthcare settings, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to deliver comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care routines.
- Ensured continuity of care through meticulous maintenance of patient records and documentation.
- Administered medications according to registered nurses and physicians' instructions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient environments for safety compliance.
- Adapted quickly to new travel assignments while maintaining high care standards.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Acted as an advocate for patients who cannot speak up for themselves.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
CNA
Lock Haven rehabilitation and senior living
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas according to health standards.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented care provided in resident charts accurately and on time, contributing to comprehensive patient records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output to ensure patient nutritional needs were met.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to enhance quality of patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Dsp
Community Service Group
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Successfully met deadlines in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely project completion.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Supported day-to-day operations by collaborating efficiently with team members to enhance workflow.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Delivered 24/7 care to nonverbal and special needs individuals, including feeding, bathing, and dressing according to their specific requirements.
- Obtained certification in medication administration, CPR, AED, and first aid.
Timeline
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Association
10.2025 - Current
CNA
Lock Haven rehabilitation and senior living
04.2024 - 02.2026
Dsp
Community Service Group
11.2022 - 09.2024