Sydney Milewsky
Wilmington
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in direct patient-focused care and emotional support. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, implementing safety precautions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance overall patient care quality. I specialize in memory, behavioral and end-of-life care, providing personalized care for each individual based on their needs at any given time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Services Carolinas
Wilmington, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort, safety and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, maintaining accurate documentation of patient care and progress.
- Proactively collaborated with healthcare team to implement personalized care plans and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illness among residents and staff.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care, enhancing overall quality of care.
- Built rapport with patents and families, providing emotional support, fostering a positive healthcare experience.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC09-2027
Biomedical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Direct patient-focused care
- ADL assistance (from supervision to total dependence)
- Alzheimer's, dementia and end-of-life care
- Monitoring vital signs and changes in patient status
- Compassion, empathy and emotional support
- Efficient response to medical and other emergencies
- Safety precautions and infection control protocol
- HIPPA compliance
- Calm and focused under duress
- Adaptable, observant, communicative, dependable
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Memory Care Training
- CPR
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Services Carolinas
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Biomedical Engineering
University of South Carolina