Cora Hemmer
Saint Francis,WI
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Soon to be new graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
West Allis, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Cross trained as Health Unit Coordinator.
Medical Surgical Clinical Experience
Froedtert Hospital
Wauwatosa, WI
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Developed individualized nursing plans based on assessment findings for assigned patients.
Mental Health Clinical Experience
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Milwaukee , WI
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assessed patient needs using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
OB Clinical Experience
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted with postpartum cares such as monitoring bleeding, fundal massages, and pain management.
- Physical assessments on both mom and newborn.
- Assisted with a term vaginal birth.
- Reported any abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse within an appropriate amount of time.
Medical Surgical Clinical Experience
Advocate Aurora Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, WI
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and other treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, staff members, physicians regarding treatment plans or progress updates.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Health Care
Cudahy, WI
06.2014 - 04.2023
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Was a member of ACC, C-Diff and hand hygiene champion, and preceptor.
- Cross trained as Health Unit Coordinator; paging doctors, assisting with discharges and appointments.
Education
Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI08-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI04-2021
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
St. Francis, WI06-2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Relations
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
Accomplishments
- I have been nominated for 2 Daisy Awards as a CNA.
- CNA Excellence Award
- HUC Excellence Award
- Lily Award
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 2021
- Basic LIfe Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Clinical Experience
Froedtert Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Mental Health Clinical Experience
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
OB Clinical Experience
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Medical Surgical Clinical Experience
Advocate Aurora Mount Pleasant
09.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Health Care
06.2014 - 04.2023
Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
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