Melissa Crawford

Compassionate STNA with extensive experience at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Enhanced patient comfort through personalized care and emotional support, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Recognized for optimizing workflows and improving patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork.

Over all I'm an amazing addition to any facility that will have me. I truly care for my residents and their needs. I'm easy to work with and get along with everyone. Thank you for your consideration.

STNA at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2024-11 – 2025-01)

• Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident spaces to ensure comfort and safety.
• Provided emotional support to residents, enhancing overall well-being and morale.
• Documented resident progress accurately, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulations.
• Educated new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
• Implemented efficiency improvements in daily routines, optimizing workflow within the facility.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
• Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
• Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.

STNA at Embassy of Newark (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
• Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
• Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
• Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
• Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
• Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
• Supported rehabilitation efforts through consistent implementation of prescribed therapeutic exercises.
• Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

STNA at Arlington Nursing Home (2022-12 – 2023-04)

• Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
• Educated family members on proper home health care techniques, empowering them to be active participants in their loved one's recovery process.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Provided emotional support to residents, enhancing overall well-being and morale.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.

STNA at Tender Home Care Providers (2018-10 – 2022-12)

• Provided safe ambulation from surface to surface, area to area, chair to chair for my two clients (related so lived in the same home)
• Prepared and fed all meals to them 7 days a week.
• Provided OT and PT care as instructed to me by the Therapists.
• Prepared and administered medications as instructed my parents.
• Bathed and washed hair for them daily.
• Did dishes, washed laundry and cleaned when needed.
• Loaded into and out of vehicles.
• Transferred into and fasted and removed out of wheelchairs.
• Dressed, undressed, brushed hair and teeth twice daily.
• Changed depends once every two hours or as needed.

STNA at Premier Home Health (2016-10 – 2018-10)

• Provided safe ambulation from surface to surface, area to area, chair to chair for my two clients (related so lived in the same home)
• Prepared and fed all meals to them 7 days a week.
• Provided OT and PT care as instructed to me by the Therapists.
• Prepared and administered medications as instructed my parents.
• Bathed and washed hair for them daily.
• Did dishes, washed laundry and cleaned when needed.
• Loaded into and out of vehicles.
• Transferred into and fasted and removed out of wheelchairs.
• Dressed, undressed, brushed hair and teeth twice daily.
• Changed depends once every two hours or as needed.

State Tested Nurses Assistant in State Tested Nurses Assistant – Alora (2017-09)

High School Diploma – Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, 3700 S. High St Columbus OH (2005-07)