MELISSA SMITH

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P ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Efficient and reliable CNA with number years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing

treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as

a LPN in a top notch healthcare facility.

SKILLS

CPR/First Aid certified Fast learner

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge highly dependable

Tubule feedings and medications familiarity

Compassionate

Efficient and reliable team player

Committed team player

Adaptable

W ORK HISTORY

Medication Aide, 0 1/2011 to 0 5/2012

Countryside Villiage – Pikeville

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Administer medication or treatments directed by the nurse.

Apply clean dressings to first and second degree wounds.

Dialysis Technician, 0 7/2000 to 0 5/2001

North Idaho Dialysis – Coeurd'alene Idaho

Performed hemo dialysis on patients with chronic kidney disease 3 to 4 times a week. Worked under a

Registered nurse with duties such as vital signs, monitoring weight, prepare dialysate bath with electrolytes.

Hook up patients to the machine according to Dr. orders D/C patients from machine obtain vital signs and a

weight. Clean machine set up for new patient.

Patient Care Assistant, 1 0/1998 to 0 5/2000

Deaconess Medical Center – Spokane Washington

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows,

patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

EDUCATION

Nursing, Current

Wayne community college - G oldsboro NC

CERTIFICATIONS

Heart Saver/AED Certification

Certified Nurses Aide

Certified Nursing assistant II

Medication aide