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C'aira Berkedal

Portland,OR

Summary

Hardworking and dedicated nursing professional with experience delivering exceptional care to behavioral and medical patients. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
  • Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.

CNA

West Hills Health and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Doctor's Assistant

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials, and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing - Nursing

Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OR
12.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Anthropology -

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2016

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Vital Sign Collection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Practice
  • Documentation
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support

Certification

  • American Heart Association, ACLS
  • American Heart Association, BLS
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, 202007879CNA

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2023 - Current

CNA

West Hills Health and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 09.2021

Doctor's Assistant

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
09.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing - Nursing

Concordia University-Portland

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Anthropology -

Portland State University

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