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Abigail Swendsrud

Fergus Falls

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience in patient care and daily living assistance. Proven ability to employ effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient comfort and safety. Strong collaborator with healthcare teams, consistently committed to maintaining high standards of care and fostering positive patient outcomes. Passionate about delivering quality support that empowers individuals in their daily lives.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lake Region Healthcare
  • I assist patients with AM and HS cares. I do vitals upon admission and discharge. I also make sure the patients are as comfortable as they can be during their stay in the hospital.

CNA

Park Gardens
02.2023 - 09.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individual care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Implemented infection control measures to promote patient safety.
  • Communicated effectively with nurses to facilitate timely care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Med Administration- Checking blood sugar, Administering insulin, Counting Narcotics, Administering Narcotics

Home Health Aide

Mill street residence
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • I assisted residents with their ADL’s. I passed meds, checked glucose levels, administered insulin. I also assisted residents with going down to the dining room to eat, or out to the bus to go to activities.

Education

High school diploma -

Kennedy Secondary School
Fergus Falls, MN
05.2019

SLPA - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Alexandria Community And Technical College
Alexandria
05-2027

Skills

  • Caregiving
  • Hospital Experience
  • Vital Signs
  • Home Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Food Preparation
  • Nursing
  • Laundry
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Hospice Care
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Infection Control Training
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Feeding assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient transfers

Certification

  • CPR January 2023
  • First Aid
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2024

Timeline

CNA

Park Gardens
02.2023 - 09.2025

Home Health Aide

Mill street residence
08.2017 - 01.2020

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lake Region Healthcare

High school diploma -

Kennedy Secondary School

SLPA - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Alexandria Community And Technical College

Assessments

  • Sales skills — Familiar March 2021 Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Familiar
  • Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient March 2021 Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
  • Work style: Reliability — Highly Proficient September 2021 Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Highly Proficient
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