Meggan Petruso
Greenwood
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with strong skills in patient advocacy and emotional support. Experienced in patient care, maintaining electronic health records, and fostering a safe environment for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA caregiver
Senior Helpers
Greenwood
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments consistently.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transferring safely.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Safely transported residents throughout facility to appointments and activities.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported residents in walking with or without mobility aids to promote independence.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Mobility assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Observing responses
- Safety precautions
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
CNA caregiver
Senior Helpers
12.2022 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College