Melissa Reed
Glenside, PA *****
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly dedicated and resourceful Nursing Assistant with an exemplary record of caring and thorough resident service. Adept at handling difficult or traumatic situations with complete courtesy and professionalism. Able to work well independently and as a resident health care team member.
Core Qualifications
• Wide nursing practice experience
• Excellent grasp of resident vital sign observation
• Strong skills in coordinating with resident care team staff and family members
• Superior abilities in handling unpleasant and stressful situations
• Exceptional physical stamina for lifting pushing turning stretching and performing CPR as needed • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Experience
Care And Help-Philadelphia, Pa
Home Health Aide
11/2021-Present
●Cook and prepare food for clients.
●Remind clients to take medication.
●Document clients health condition.
●Assist with daily living.
Nyman & Associates- Ft. Washington, PA
Paraprofessional
09/2021- 6/2023
• Attending to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
• Tracking students’ progress and preparing reports for the parents.
Gaudenzia- Philadelphia, PA
House Manager
04/2021-09/2021
• Maintain accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor, and report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
• Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings, as directed. • Document hourly runs and client movement in communication log.
• Transport and act as escort for clients who have medical appointments, or other business outside the facility.
Carelink- Philadelphia, PA
Residential Advisor
06/2019-01/2020
• Worked in conjunction with peers and supervisors to efficiently enforce behavioral goals and development of residents.
• Assisted with personal care needs, contributed guidance and mediation and responded to household dilemmas in both individual and group settings.
• Documented daily occurrences, activities and incidents
Horizon House- Philadelphia, PA
Residential Living Specialist
02/2019-06/2019
• Assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist and monitor activities of daily living.
• Sensory impairments as well as complex medical and behavioral support needs in a residential setting. Excel Homecare- Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Assistant
07/2017 –09/2018
• Assisted residents with daily living activities including meals, exercise and leisure programs. • Aided as needed with resident admissions discharges and transfers.
• Maintained and updated assigned documentation on a regular basis.
Interim Healthcare- Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Assistant
05/2016-07/2017
• Administered medications and treatment care in accordance with facility policy and procedure. • Ensured resident well-being and safety in all performed tasks.
• Provided residents with daily activity assistance in dressing, grooming and bathing. • Brought fresh drinking water and meal supplements as required.
• Assisted residents using walkers and wheelchairs in compliance with facility policy. 365 Health Services-Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Assistant
07/2015-12/2015
• Administered medications and treatment care in accordance with facility policy and procedure. • Ensured resident well-being and safety in all performed tasks.
• Provided residents with daily activity assistance in dressing, grooming and bathing. • Maintained a neat and clean appearance of resident rooms.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree – Criminal Justice
Peirce College: 09/2017-Pending
Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Assistant Diploma
Entry Level: 02/20016
Philadelphia, PA
High School Diploma
Simon Gratz High School: 1995-1999
References available upon request