Samantha Salmon
Independence
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Fort Osage High School
2022.08 - Current
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Ensure all kids our feed a nice healthy balance meal
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
2021.10 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services to patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Access Home Care
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrity Home Health And Hospice
2019.05 - 2019.12
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
2017.06 - 2017.07
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villages Of Jackson Creek Memory Care
2015.11 - 2016.11
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Certified Nurses Assistant - Certified Nurses Assistant
MEDS CNA Training Program
1425 S Noland Rd Indepence Mo 6405507.2014
High School Diploma -
Independence Academy High School
Independence, MO05.2010
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Organization and Cleanliness
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe Food Handling
- Safe food storage
- Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy Care
- Light Housekeeping
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Fort Osage High School
2022.08 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
2021.10 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Access Home Care
2020.01 - 2020.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrity Home Health And Hospice
2019.05 - 2019.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
2017.06 - 2017.07
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villages Of Jackson Creek Memory Care
2015.11 - 2016.11
Certified Nurses Assistant - Certified Nurses Assistant
MEDS CNA Training Program
High School Diploma -
Independence Academy High School
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