About Melissa

I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me an ideal match for your needs. I have worked extensively with special needs adults, providing and documenting all personal care and rehabilitation services such as feeding, bathing, and assisting with mobility. My focus on safety and nurturing nature allows me to help boost the residents' morale and help them maintain dignity in times of distress. I have worked with disabled adults and I strongly feel that my background would serve me well in working with residents of rehabilitative care. My dedication to delivering top-notch nursing care to every individual I serve is evident by following professional accomplishments: Process Improvement: Streamlined treatment documentation by suggesting and implementing improvements to the routine forms used to track patient's progress and treatments. Collaboration: Partnered with other nursing assistants and registered nurses to effectively track status, progress and over all well being of patients. In addition to holding CAN certification in Kansas, I've continued to pursue additional training opportunities through KCCC in order to stay current with best practices in the field. I am on track to secure my certification in 2014 for C.M.A. I am patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. I am a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. I am a certified Nursing Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer and dementia. Seeking a long-term care position. Certified Nursing Assistant, well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, and soothing environment. Desires a CNA position in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations.