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Caden McClelland

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line
Ankeny, IA
12.2023 - Current
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies.
  • Cleaned and maintained dock areas including warehouses, storage yards, and workstations.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading containers with heavy machinery.
  • Communicated effectively with other workers regarding delivery schedules.
  • Followed company policies related to security measures while handling packages.
  • Maintained accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments.

Emergency Room Technician

Avera Health
Estherville, IA
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
  • Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
  • Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
  • Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.

Patient Care Technician

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Help PT/OT with patient mobility.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Hydroblast Technician

Premium Plant Services
Des Moines, IA
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted daily safety inspections of hydroblast equipment and accessories.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress reports and job completion times.
  • Transported equipment safely between job sites using appropriate vehicles.
  • Tested pressure gauges regularly to verify accuracy of readings.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete projects efficiently.

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight
Altoona, IA
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Load and unload trailers with a forklift as well as load city trailers in order based off stops
  • Communicate with supervisors with any questions, or problems that arise.

Outside Yard/Receiving

Menards
Altoona, IA
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provide excellent customer service to customers as well as help load outside garden, lumber products into their vehicle
  • Work well with other team members to maintain a well maintained and stocked lumber yard.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

DMACC
Ankeny, IA
08.2024

Aviation And Airport Management -

Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA
01.2024

High School Diploma -

Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill, IA
05.2021

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Care plan implementation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Calm and level-headed under duress

Certification

  • 90 hour Basic Nurse Aide
  • 75 hour Advanced Nurse Aide
  • CPR
  • CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter
  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter
  • OSHA 10 hour General Industry Safety and Health

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line
12.2023 - Current

Emergency Room Technician

Avera Health
07.2023 - 01.2024

Patient Care Technician

MercyOne
12.2022 - 07.2023

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health
07.2022 - 12.2022

Hydroblast Technician

Premium Plant Services
03.2022 - 06.2023

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight
08.2021 - 03.2022

Outside Yard/Receiving

Menards
08.2019 - 09.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

DMACC

Aviation And Airport Management -

Iowa Lakes Community College

High School Diploma -

Southeast Polk High School
Caden McClelland