Cecilia Tousignant
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Compassionate new grad RN with extensive certified nursing assistant experience in providing support to nursing staff, and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, and efficient problem-solving in fast-paced work environments. Eager to learn new skills in the nursing field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Labor and Delivery
Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with postpartum care including helping mothers shower after delivery, changing bed linens, checking maternal vital signs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies within the labor and delivery unit.
- Transported laboring women between units as needed while providing continuous monitoring of maternal status.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
CNA, Med Surg/Oncology
Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
CNA, Long Term Care
Trinity Care Center
Farmington, Minnesota
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN05-2025
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Task prioritization
Certification
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
CNA, Labor and Delivery
Allina Health
10.2023 - Current
CNA, Med Surg/Oncology
Allina Health
12.2022 - 10.2023
CNA, Long Term Care
Trinity Care Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Normandale Community College
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