Wendy Messina
Independence
Summary
Adept at delivering exceptional patient care, my time at Beautiful Savior and Odessa Healthcare honed my skills in vital signs monitoring and patient lifting/transfer techniques with a solid foundation in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, and providing emotional support for not only the patient but also their family. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Odessa Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing,toileting, brief changes and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted in therapy for rehabilitation to home patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 28+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zack Group
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
- Ensured timely response to call lights and patient requests, consistently maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction during travel assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by quickly acclimating to new healthcare environments, policies, and procedures during various travel assignments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beautiful Savior Nursing Home and Assisted Living
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting/Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care/Urinary catheter care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Odessa Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zack Group
02.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beautiful Savior Nursing Home and Assisted Living
04.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ashford University
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