ADDISON FOSTER
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with comprehensive experience in geriatric, hospital float, and memory care. Proficient in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Committed to advancing in nursing, pursuing a BSN at the University of Iowa, accepted to the BSN program beginning in Spring 2027, and aspiring to become a Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing & Memory Care
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Delivered extensive nursing and memory care, with a focus on personal hygiene assistance.
- Facilitated resident comfort by assisting with feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
- Delivered resident-centered care, supporting individuals with dementia and chronic illnesses for 18 months.
- Coordinated with care teams to ensure compassionate resident-centered care.
- Trained new staff in effective care procedures, enhancing the quality of resident care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to report changes and reinforce fall prevention strategies.
- Implemented daily routines to foster stability and well-being for residents.
- Provided dignity and emotional reassurance during end-of-life care, supporting residents in their final moments.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Department
CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with ADLs, monitored vital signs, collected specimens, supported mobility, and ensured comfort and safety for patients.
- Communicated patient needs and condition changes to nursing staff effectively during high-stress situations.
- Floated across five rural hospital areas, including medical-surgical units, ICU, emergency department, behavioral health, and pediatrics.
- Delivered compassionate support during post-mortem procedures and while observing self-harm incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major, Psychology Minor
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2028
Skills
- ADL assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Patient observation and safety
- Geriatric and dementia care
- Mobility and transfer support
- Therapeutic communication
- Care team coordination
- Fall prevention strategies
- Post-mortem care
- End-of-life care support
- Infection control practices
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (May 2023)
- Phlebotomy Certification (April 2024)
- Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED (completed 6/24/2026; valid until 6/24/2028)
- Dementia Care Training (Spring 2026)
- Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training (Spring 2026)
Healthcare Volunteer, Shadowing & Research
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Hospital Volunteer - Neuroscience Intermediate Inpatient Unit,
- Volunteer, OSF St. Katherine Medical Center, Dixon, IL | Summer 2025 | 20+ hours.
- CRNA Shadowing, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL | Observed multiple surgical cases, perioperative monitoring, and different anesthetic approaches.
- Research Volunteer/Assistant, Neiman Lab, Iowa City, IA | Prepared anesthetic materials and monitored tissue-regrowth outcomes for the Tentacles Project.
- Additional service: Whiteside County Senior Center, Sterling, IL | Spring 2025 - Spring 2026 | 20+ hours; Iowa City Food Pantry | Twice yearly | 12+ hours
Additional Caregiving, Service & Leadership
- Child Care Staff, YMCA, Sterling, IL | Summer 2026 - Present: Seasonal Nanny | Summers 2024 - 2026
- Founder/Pet Care Provider, Wags with Addi | Summer 2026 - Present | Dog walking and dog sitting business; wagswithaddi.com
- Lifeguard, YMCA & Crystal Lake RV Park | Spring 2021 - Summer 2024
- Rho Gamma/Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, University of Iowa Panhellenic Council | Spring 2026 - Present
- Tutor for nursing prerequisite coursework, including Anatomy and Chemistry II; Official Note-Taker, Fundamentals of Human Physiology | Spring 2026
- Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala Committee: supported philanthropy event that raised $32,000
- Active in Pre-Nursing Club, Red Cross Club, Dance Marathon, and Big Brothers Big Sisters
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing & Memory Care
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
01.2025 - 06.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Department
CGH Medical Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major, Psychology Minor
University of Iowa