MELANIE SAVAGE
Phoenix
Summary
Motivated professional experienced in providing exceptional care to elderly, disabled and recuperating patients. Demonstrated expertise in basic nursing care and medical recordkeeping. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of patients through attentive and thorough medical care.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Banner del Webb
Sun city west
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
CNA
Nursa
Murray
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Managed multiple tasks effectively while maintaining composure under pressure situations.
CNA
Grandview terrace
Sun city west
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs accurately for patient assessments.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation efforts through safe transfer techniques.
FIREFIGHTER
Waterford Volunteer
Ligonier
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service.
- Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on firefighting equipment such as pumps, hydrants and hoses.
- Provided emergency medical services and responded to fire alarms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials safety procedures, including the proper use of protective gear.
- Pulled hoses from truck bed to connect hoses to hydrant and pump apparatuses.
- Utilized hazard and risk assessment techniques to form incident analysis.
CNA
Redstone highlands
Greensburg
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises, ambulation and positioning of bedridden patients.
CAREGIVER
Accesabities
Greensburg
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid.
- Transported client to doctor's office and essential errands.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Achieve
Greensburg
05.2002 - 06.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Engaged in crisis intervention techniques when needed in order to de-escalate situations quickly and safely.
- Prepared and served food for patients, following special prescribed diets.
- Administered medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines.
CAREGIVER
Self employed
Greensburg
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Utilized problem solving techniques to resolve challenging situations in a timely manner.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - PUBLIC SAFETY
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngstown, Pa01.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Agua Fria
Avondale, AZ06.1995
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- End of life care
- Patient relationship building
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient safety
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Patient documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- Acute care
- Blood glucose testing
- Active listening
Certification
- CNA, 300377
- CPR/AED, oldsnbi
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
FIREFIGHTER, Waterford Volunteer, Ligonier, PA, 05/01/21, 11/30/23, Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service., Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment., Performed routine maintenance on firefighting equipment such as pumps, hydrants and hoses., Provided emergency medical services and responded to fire alarms in a timely manner., Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials safety procedures, including the proper use of protective gear., Pulled hoses from truck bed to connect hoses to hydrant and pump apparatuses., Utilized hazard and risk assessment techniques to form incident analysis.
Timeline
PCA
Banner del Webb
04.2025 - Current
CNA
Grandview terrace
05.2024 - 01.2025
CNA
Nursa
11.2023 - Current
FIREFIGHTER
Waterford Volunteer
05.2021 - 11.2023
CAREGIVER
Accesabities
02.2020 - 04.2021
CNA
Redstone highlands
01.2019 - 03.2022
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Achieve
05.2002 - 06.2019
CAREGIVER
Self employed
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - PUBLIC SAFETY
Westmoreland County Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Agua Fria