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Casandra Elletson

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with a total of 13 years experience mostly in geriatric healthcare . Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care plans . Communicates with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Glenn Buffalo
12.2021 - 08.2022

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

  • provided good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

PARKVIEW CARE CENTER
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Moments Hospice
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Preformed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment
  • Took and recorded patient/residents vital signs and reported any changes to the supervisor.
  • provided companionship
  • Communicated details about patient's condition to the nurse in charge
  • Provided individualized and friendly care for patients
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Light housekeeping

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Estates at Delano
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Teamwork
  • Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
  • Assisted with ROM exercises
  • Documented all care and reported changes to Nurse
  • Handled minor wound care
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms
  • Performed post-mortem care, if needed

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Talahi Care Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and weight.
  • reported any changes in condition to nurse in charge
  • worked as a team to complete tasks and provide the highest quality of life for the residents
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Sanctuary at St
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisting memory care residents with ADLs
  • RCA/CNA

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Benedicts Senior Community
07.2017 - 02.2018

Customer service

Good Shepherd Nursing Home
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for helping elderly residents with everyday cares and tasks
  • Making sure residents are safeand feel well cared for, as well as good customer service to family and friends and anyone who wouldpass by in the halls
  • Some of my duties include: bathing, feeding, oral hygiene, companionship, cash handling,heavy lifting, answering phones, working with computers, handlingcustomers concerns.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Country Manor Campus
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for helping elderly residents with everyday cares and tasks
  • Making sure residents are safeand feel well cared for, as well as good customer service to family and friends and anyone who wouldpass by in the halls
  • Some of my duties include: bathing, feeding, oral hygiene, companionship.

Collector

12.2015 - 03.2016
  • I was responsible for taking incoming calls and making outbound calls and collecting on accounts.

Customer Service Representative

UPS
11.2014 - 11.2015

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Cloud Technical High
Saint Cloud, MN
2010

Skills

Very detail orientated

Reliable

Team Player

Fast Learner

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Observation Documentation
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Linen Replacements
  • Universal Precautions
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • EMR Systems
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Observing Responses
  • Preparing Meals
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Medication Assistance
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid Certification
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Wound Care
  • CNA Certification
  • Managing Routines
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Patient Feeding

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Glenn Buffalo
12.2021 - 08.2022

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

PARKVIEW CARE CENTER
03.2020 - 11.2020

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Moments Hospice
12.2019 - 03.2020

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Estates at Delano
12.2018 - 12.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Talahi Care Center
08.2018 - 08.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Sanctuary at St
02.2018 - 08.2018

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Benedicts Senior Community
07.2017 - 02.2018

Customer service

Good Shepherd Nursing Home
10.2016 - 07.2017

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Country Manor Campus
07.2016 - 10.2016

Collector

12.2015 - 03.2016

Customer Service Representative

UPS
11.2014 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Saint Cloud Technical High
Casandra Elletson