Pamela Marsh
North Chesterfield
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CNA
Lucy Corr Nursing Home
Chesterfield
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing (bathe participants), toileting, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Turn, reposition, and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs.
- Listen to and record patients' health concerns, and report that information to nurses.
- Provided compassionate care and assistance to residents with daily living activities.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers using safe techniques and equipment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with meals, and monitored food intake and output, as directed by nursing staff.
CNA/HHA
Right at Home Agency
West Orange
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Help patients use the toilet and get dressed.
- Turn, reposition, and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs.
- Listen to and record patients' health concerns and report that information to nurses.
- Measure patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, and temperature.
- Serve meals, and help patients eat.
- Help patients move around the facility by doing tasks such as pushing wheelchairs.
CNA/HHA
Pine Acres Health Rehab Center
Morristown
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure the patients receive their respective meals.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake, or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient conditions, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in the urine.
- Document, or otherwise report, observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
CNA
Broadway Housing for Continuing Care
Newark
03.1995 - 04.2012
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Take residents on community outings.
- Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Orange High School
NJSkills
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient mobility assistance
- Electronic health records
- ADA compliance knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care standards
Certification
CNA, VA Board of Nursing, 01/01/17
Timeline
CNA
Lucy Corr Nursing Home
09.2017 - 10.2019
CNA/HHA
Pine Acres Health Rehab Center
10.2013 - 12.2014
CNA/HHA
Right at Home Agency
08.2008 - 05.2017
CNA
Broadway Housing for Continuing Care
03.1995 - 04.2012
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Orange High School