Melissa Smith
Upper Darby
Summary
Professional with experience in patient care, demonstrating proficiency in vital sign monitoring and infection control practices. Responsibilities included assisting patients with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and feeding while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Effectively documented patient care services and reported any physical or emotional changes to medical staff, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Skills in customer service and problem-solving facilitated positive interactions with patients and their families, enhancing overall care quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Aventura at Prospect
Prospect Park
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily routine, washing, dressing and feeding
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
CNA
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Darby
08.2022 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
CNA, Float Pool
All American nurse agency
Newark
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing work environments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Provided float pool coverage at various facilities throughout the city.
- Prepared and served meals according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
CNA
Saunders House
Wynnewood
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- 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.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Education
CNA - Cna
Clinical Pathway Nurse School
Philadelphia, PA03-2008
High School Diploma -
Edward Bok Technical High
Philadelphia, PA06-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Charting documentation
- Assisting with ambulation
- Range of motion exercises
- Customer service
- Infection control practices
- Problem solving
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Monitoring fluids
- Urinary catheter care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
CNA
Aventura at Prospect
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
08.2022 - Current
CNA, Float Pool
All American nurse agency
01.2018 - 02.2022
CNA
Saunders House
09.2014 - 03.2017
CNA - Cna
Clinical Pathway Nurse School
High School Diploma -
Edward Bok Technical High