Alexis Kwasniewski
Monticello,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at Essentia Health, skilled in patient management and documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and critical thinking. Recognized for fostering social engagement and maintaining safety standards, ensuring a supportive environment for both residents and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Harbors Senior Living
Monticello, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Facilitated recreational programs to enhance social engagement among residents.
- Monitored resident health and safety, reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of resident activities and care plans for effective communication.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a supportive living environment for all residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with residents.
- Adapted quickly to changing resident needs, ensuring personalized care delivery.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and health observations.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of best practices in care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
Education
Criminal Justice
Rasmussen University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Time management
- Team player
- Supportive
- Activity planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Active listening
- Patient management
- Moral conduct
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Record keeping
- Data confidentiality
- Stress management
- Group facilitation
- Problem-solver
- Social engagement
- Collaborator
- Staff communication
- Safety standards and compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Incident reporting
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Harbors Senior Living
06.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health
09.2024 - 01.2025
Criminal Justice
Rasmussen University