Alyssa Kleinsasser
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Hospital
Hot Springs, SD
10.2023 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Telemarketer
SATCOM
Rapid City, SD
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Identified potential customers through cold calling and database research.
- Utilized customer relationship management software for tracking leads and sales efforts.
- Provided product information, answered questions, and offered solutions to customer inquiries.
- Initiated outbound calls to prospective clients using scripts.
- Contributed to the achievement of monthly sales goals by providing detailed data analysis.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MNA Healthcare
Rapid City, SD
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avantara Mountain View
Rapid City , SD
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libby
Highmore, SD
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Miller, SD
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hill City High School
Hill City, SD12-2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Activity Coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Bedside manner
- Quick problem solver
- Patient Assessments
- Collecting vital signs
- Specimen Collection
- Assisting with personal grooming
Certification
- CNA License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Telemarketer
SATCOM
06.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
MNA Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avantara Mountain View
12.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libby
11.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
07.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Hill City High School