Dominique Koehmstedt
East Grand Forks,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Expertise in crisis intervention and communication enhances resident stability and care quality. Leadership in healthcare and military settings fosters team collaboration and compliance, driving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in client advocacy and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Valley Senior Living
06.2017 - Current
- Provide daily care for 15–20 Alzheimer’s and dementia residents per shift in long-term care setting
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition, contributing to early interventions and reduced hospital transfers
- Supported individualized care plans, enhancing behavioral stability and emotional well-being of residents
- Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and families, ensuring seamless continuity of care for residents
- Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance and quality standards
- Contributed to resident stability and maintained quality-of-care standards in a high-need memory care environment
Store Room Accountant
Air National Guard
Fargo, North Dakota
01.2016 - Current
- Managed financial records to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted audits to verify accuracy of financial documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes.
- Advised leadership on financial strategies and implemented cost-effective measures.
- Developed and enforced policies to enhance efficiency and compliance standards.
- Completed daily duties with precision and efficiency.
- Contributed innovative solutions to improve team performance and outcomes.
- Resolved discrepancies through thorough inventory checks.
Section Cheif Food Operations Dep
United States Air National Guard
Fargo (Al Udeid Air Base) , North Dakota
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervise and mentor personnel in mission-critical environments
- Managed food service operations supporting deployed members
- Executed return to base during 12-day conflict, ensuring operational continuity
- Led team in operational readiness assessments and training programs.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Developed 15 Letters of Evaluation (LOEs) for performance tracking and promotion readiness
- Led monthly award programs for AUAB and AFCENT AOR to recognize outstanding personnel.
- Coordinated Distinguished Visitor events and morale initiatives, enhancing team morale and engagement
- Impact: Strengthened team performance, recognition processes, and operational readiness while maintaining accountability and morale during high-stress deployments.
Shift Manager
McDonald’s
05.2010 - 07.2019
- Supervised 10–15 employees per shift to ensure smooth operations in high-volume environment
- Coordinated scheduling and training while resolving customer service issues to enhance team efficiency
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards to maintain operational integrity
- Impact: Developed strong leadership, conflict resolution, and time-management skills transferable to case management and client coordination roles.
Resident Care Assistant
Wedgewood Manor
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted residents with ADLs and mobility, ensuring comfort and dignity
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to enhance resident safety protocols
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at Wedgewood Manor.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to promote well-being.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in healthcare records.
Education
Services Craftsman Course-Distance Learning -
01.2022
Airman Leadership School-Distance Learning -
Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala01.2021
Services Journeyman Course-Distance Learning -
01.2017
Services Apprentice Course -
Fort Lee, Va01.2016
Skills
- Alzheimer’s and dementia care
- Patient-focused care strategies
- Care planning and documentation
- Crisis intervention and behavioral support
- Case coordination and client advocacy
- Behavior documentation
- Compliance documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Community resource navigation
- Safety and risk awareness (Safetalk certified)
- Effective communication techniques
- Critical thinking skills
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Leadership development initiatives
- Training coordination
- Conflict resolution strategies
Awards
Airman of the year award, 2025, To recognize top-performing enlisted personnel (Airman, NCO, and Senior NCO) for superior job performance, leadership, community involvement, and personal achievements. This awards highlight individuals who embody the 'whole airman' concept. While deployed I volunteered and lead a 15 man team to support troops during the 12 day war between Iran and Israel before 'all clear was called.'
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Booster Club President
- PAR Team Member
- 5K Volunteer
- Oasis Community Cleanup Volunteer
- Safetalk Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
First Aide and CPR Certificate
Timeline
Section Cheif Food Operations Dep
United States Air National Guard
03.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Valley Senior Living
06.2017 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
Wedgewood Manor
09.2016 - 06.2017
Store Room Accountant
Air National Guard
01.2016 - Current
Shift Manager
McDonald’s
05.2010 - 07.2019