Abbie Bergquist
Turtle Lake,NORTH DAKOTA
Summary
Eager childcare providor always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Edgewood Memory Care
Minot, ND
07.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Nurses Aide
CHI St. Alexius Health Medical
Turtle Lake, ND
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Childcare Provider
The Afterschool Place
Bismarck, ND
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Cared for children ages 5 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Private Nanny
Amanda And Brad Kadrmas
Bismarck, ND
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Totaled amount owed for services at end of session.
Camp Counselor
ND 4-H Camp
Washburn, ND
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
Childcare Provider
Tiny Turtles Daycare
Turtle Lake, ND
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Cared for children ages 16 weeks to 12 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turtle Lake Mercer High School
Turtle Lake, ND05.2021
Skills
- Nutrition and Diet
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Microsoft Word
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Child Supervision
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Early Childhood Development
- Developmental Focus
- Special Needs Care
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Critical Thinking
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CNA
Edgewood Memory Care
07.2022 - Current
Nurses Aide
CHI St. Alexius Health Medical
11.2021 - 03.2022
Childcare Provider
The Afterschool Place
08.2021 - 10.2021
Private Nanny
Amanda And Brad Kadrmas
05.2021 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor
ND 4-H Camp
05.2019 - 08.2019
Childcare Provider
Tiny Turtles Daycare
02.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Turtle Lake Mercer High School
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