Monera McMahon
Mankato
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with many years of experience at Cottagewood Senior Communities excelling in patient-focused care. I demonstrated the ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, alongside a compassionate approach to Alzheimer's and dementia care. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Therapeutic approach to dealing with those under duress. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and trust.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottagewood Senior Communities
Mankato
07.2021 - Current
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Central College
North Mankato05-2025
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Ambulation assistance
- Direct patient care
- Quality assurance
- Mobility assistance
- General housekeeping
- Transfer techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- EMR / EHR
- Electronic charting
- Patient care
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
Accomplishments
- I am currently a board member in SNA
Certification
- CNA
- CPR
Languages
Somali
Limited
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottagewood Senior Communities
07.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Central College
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