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Melissa M.

Melissa M.

$19.00 / hr

Wappingers Falls, NY

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About Melissa

Hello :) My name is Melissa, I live in Wappingers Falls. I have 10 years of healthcare/caregiver experience. I have always put other before myself and I love to make people smile and feel good about themselves. I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide. I am currently a Medical Assistant/Scribe. I am very trustworthy, responsible, patient and compassionate. I have the passion of giving people the utmost care under any condition. If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them for you! Melissa

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Weekend Live-In

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Italian

Experience & Education

Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe

May 2022 - Present
Northern Medical Group
- Ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of results by a physician were recorded accurately in the patients' medical record. - Responsible for medications and healthcare terminology. - Listing all proper diagnoses, follow up instructions and prescriptions dictated by the physician - Assisting the physician during exams and gathering information and medical histories.
May 2022 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jul 2012 - Present
Lutheran Care Ctr
- Collecting information on patients about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors. - Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing. - Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Jul 2012 - Present

Medical Assistant

Nov 2022 - May 2022
Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons
- Preparing the patient to see the Ophthalmologist/Optometrist; taking medical history and performing tests in preparation for examination. - Completing both preliminary and peripheral vision testing along with visual field testing. - Checking eye pressure with numbing drops, reading eye glasses and using an auto refractor on the patient.
Nov 2022 - May 2022

Patient Monitor Technician

Jul 2017 - Oct 2021
Sharon Hospital
- Maintaining a visual observation at all times - verbally redirecting the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors over a 2 - way audio device. - Demonstrating the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to patients based upon their individualized treatment plan. - Train new employees as I communicate and guide them through the steps of what is expected as a Patient Monitor Technician.
Jul 2017 - Oct 2021

Dutchess Community College

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Poughkeepsie, NY
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide

Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
Unlimited Care Inc
- Monitoring patients condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake, output and exercise. - Recording patients information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of unusual conditions. - Scheduling appointments and transport patient for errands or doctors visits.
Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

Dutchess BOCES-School of Practical Nursing

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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