Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cassandra Biske

Buffalo,MN

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 16+ year’s providing exceptional patient care in various healthcare settings, proficient in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring, and recording vital signs, and maintaining open communication with patients and families, committed to delivering quality care and fostering a supportive environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide/Home Health CNA

Independence Home Care
Winsted , MN
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist with all daily living needs and personal care.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting any changes to the nurse.
  • Provide support for patients and families.
  • Medication reminders, and wound care as directed by the nurse.
  • Meal planning prep, and assistance
  • Light housework, laundry
  • End of life care and support
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.

Direct Support Professional

AME Community Services
Buffalo, MN
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Providing direct care for daily living and life skills.
  • Support for community integration, and support access to resources and services.
  • Provided transportation.
  • Creating behavior management plans, maintaining logs, and behavior management and casework notes.

• Maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Homes of Maple Plain
Maple Plain, MN
12.2013 - 08.2018
  • Supported nursing staff in care to residents, vitals, mobility and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Engaged residents in social activities to enhance their emotional well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control standards.
  • Team collaboration to enhance patient care, attention to details, and time management.
  • Adaptability to patients and families.

Direct Support Professional

Bryant House
Maple Plain, MN
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Proficient in assisting patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming and mealtime assistance.
  • Effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Knowledgeable in infection prevention with maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Skilled in documenting patient care and observations and vital signs in electronic health records.
  • Expertise in safely transferring and positioning patients with and without equipment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Cultural sensitivity.

• Excellent attendance, and reliability.

Direct Support Professional

Tadds Lighthouse
Buffalo, MN
02.2009 - 12.2011
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.

Education

CNA/NAR/HHA - Health Care

Anderson Training School
Howard Lake, MN
12-2013

High School Diploma -

Buffalo Senior High School
Buffalo, MN
06-2010

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Documentation
  • ADL support
  • Infection control procedures
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety monitoring
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Community integration support
  • Team collaboration
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Time management
  • Medication administration and organization
  • First aid and CPR
  • Individualized support planning
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Goal setting
  • Cultural awareness
  • Decision-making support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassionate client care

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant Program Graduated December 2013

References

Upon request

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

AME Community Services
12.2022 - 02.2024

Home Health Aide/Home Health CNA

Independence Home Care
01.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Homes of Maple Plain
12.2013 - 08.2018

Direct Support Professional

Bryant House
01.2011 - 11.2013

Direct Support Professional

Tadds Lighthouse
02.2009 - 12.2011

CNA/NAR/HHA - Health Care

Anderson Training School

High School Diploma -

Buffalo Senior High School
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