Melanie Needles

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on experience providing high-quality care to patients in both home and clinical settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities,monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient comfort and safety. Strong background in caring for individuals with geriatric patients needing assistance with ADLs, physical and developmental disabilities, including non-verbal, Alzheimer’s, dementia, multiple scleroses and hospice . I am committed to promoting in the well-being, safety, and dignity of those in my care through patience, empathy, and professionalism. With deep commitment to patient advocacy. I am eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team and deliver exceptional care.

Caregiver PRN- Ivy Park at Seven Oaks Residential Facility

CNA/ RHHA- Home Instead 

Provide daily care to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, medications, and feeding

• Assist with mobility and transfers using gait belts and Hoyer lifts

• Monitor and record vital signs and report changes in residents’ conditions to nursing staff

• Support residents with dementia and other cognitive impairments in a safe, respectful manner

• Maintain clean and organized resident rooms and common areas, following infection control protocols

• Build trusting relationships with residents and their families to ensure emotional support and quality of life

• Document care provided using electronic health record EHR) systems

Certified Nursing Assistant- Bakersfield College/ State Certification/ License 

LVN - Program ( August 2025) Bakersfield College 

Bachelors Degree - California State University

Associates Degree- Bakersfield College

Liberal Arts Degree-Bakersfield College

medical Assistant/ Phlebotomy-Santa Barbara business College