CHERISE RUTKOWSKI
Wausau
Summary
Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care, including lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences, and creates safe environment through observation and infection control.
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA/HUC
Aspirus Birthing Center
Wausau
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pride TLC
Weston
02.2020 - Current
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat.
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system.
Hospitality Aide
North Central Health Care
Wausau
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected household items and stocked residents' lockers, monitoring item inventory levels to request refills.
- Assisted with feeding to keep residents on meal schedules.
- Made unoccupied beds, transported soiled linens to laundry, and restocked rooms with fresh towels and other supplies.
- Washed and groomed charges, changed used clothing, and submitted dirty items to laundry department.
Receptionist
Kocourek Automotive
Wausau
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Picked up, organized, and wiped down reception regularly to keep area professional and clean.
- Greeted guests promptly and consistently set professional tone with friendly assistance.
- Answered incoming office calls over multi-line system and answered questions, took messages, or transferred to desired extensions.
- Audited files to identify missing or misfiled items and restored files to proper locations and states.
Education
High School Diploma -
D.C.Everest Highschool
Schofield, WISkills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
Timeline
CNA/HUC
Aspirus Birthing Center
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pride TLC
02.2020 - Current
Hospitality Aide
North Central Health Care
06.2019 - 03.2020
Receptionist
Kocourek Automotive
07.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
D.C.Everest Highschool