Alison Helget
Annandale,MN
Summary
Passionate nursing student graduating March 2026 driven to build a career in psychiatric nursing. Through clinical experiences, I developed a passion for supporting patients during vulnerable mental health moments using therapeutic communication, patience, and trust-building. I value team-based care, safety, and education that helps patients stabilize and transition back to the community successfully. Eager to contribute to CBHH’s mission of recovery-focused, short-term inpatient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Passer & CNA
Annandale Health and Community Services
Annandale, MN
01.2018 - Current
- Accurately measured and documented vital signs, intake/output, and patient observations to support clinical decision-making.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and promptly reported findings to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care while assisting with activities of daily living to promote comfort and dignity.
- Administered medications to residents in compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Trained new staff on medication passing procedures, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to best practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Coborn’s Cancer Center
St. Cloud, MN
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted RNs in providing care to oncology patients during chemotherapy and infusion treatments.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and patient responses to therapy.
- Ensured patient comfort, safety, and emotional support throughout treatments.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Rasmussen University
St. Cloud, MN3 2026
Skills
- Uses active listening, calmness, and non-threatening language to build trust, reduce agitation, and safely manage escalating behaviors during acute mental health episodes
- Performs ongoing observation and assessment of mood, behavior, and environmental risks to identify self-harm or harm-to-others concerns and implement appropriate safety precautions
- Collaborates with nurses, providers, and behavioral health team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans focused on stabilization and recovery
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Active
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Coborn’s Cancer Center
03.2023 - 01.2024
Medication Passer & CNA
Annandale Health and Community Services
01.2018 - Current
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Rasmussen University
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Upon completion of ADN program, I will obtain at least 540 hours care experience.
- 60 hours Mental Health Clinicals and Simulations- Veterans Affair St. Cloud, MN
- Completed ER clinicals at St. Gabriel’s Little Falls, MN
- 60+ hours Med-Surg- St. Gabriel’s
- Will complete 90 hours focused in Critical Care/Oncology at Meeker Memorial
- 60 hours in OB- Alomere Health