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Ava ende
Zimmerman,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Oak Terrace Memory Care, skilled in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions. Committed to promoting independence and dignity while maintaining HIPAA compliance and healthcare ethics.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster a supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Terrace Memory Care
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Sales Associate
Menards
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Education
Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN12-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Maintaining privacy
- Supporting personal needs
- CNA certification
Interests
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Terrace Memory Care
09.2024 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Menards
08.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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