Dakota Tarbell
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented CNA with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Door Dash
Self Employed
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
CNA
Miller Pointe
09.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Direct Support Professional
Enable
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, NDBachelor of Science - NURSING
Sanford College of Nursing
Bismarck, ND05.2025
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Reliable Team Player
Accomplishments
- CPR certified
- Elected to Student Council
- Successfully planned and coordinated a trunk or treat event, representing NDSU
- Brought class mates together to raise food for a local food drive by creating a space for delivery of such items.
- Clinicals on a cardiac unit, caring for critical care patients with chest tubes etc. Administered medications, checked blood glucose levels and administered insulin as needed, monitored vitals, did full health assessments q shift or as needed, and changed chest tube dressings. Assisted patients on walks and also with other ADLs such as showering or brushing teeth.
- I am a full time mom to 4 beautiful children, which is why there are gaps of time with no recorded job. I chose to stay at home with my kids as much as possible while they were little, and now I’m ready to reach my own personal educational and professional goals!
Certification
- BLS Provider, CPR & AED certified
Timeline
Door Dash
Self Employed
11.2021 - 08.2023
CNA
Miller Pointe
09.2019 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Enable
07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Bismarck State College
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Sanford College of Nursing