Elizabeth Gates
Easton,KS
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in geriatric healthcare, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering individualized patient care and education. Proven ability to excel in high-volume care environments, leveraging excellent time-management skills and a compassionate bedside manner to effectively meet diverse patient needs. A solid foundation of knowledge gained through relevant coursework and hands-on experience enhances the capability to work independently while quickly adapting to new challenges. Exceptional communication and rapport-building skills foster collaborative relationships with medical professionals, patients, and families, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Elderly Caregiver
Private Individual
2023 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patient's room and living areas.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patient with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for client with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patient to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Caregiver
Crittendon Home Care
2023 - 2025
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Event planner, Vendor Liason/Bartender/waitress/Hostess
NedReck’s Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned special events
- Budget planning
- Vendor liaison (managed ordering and delivery scheduling of all inventory and communicated with vendors)
- Responsible for training of new staff members
- Greeted customers
- Upselling
- Prepared food and drinks
- Event planning
- Responsible for opening and closing and register reconciliation.
- Customer service
- Answered phones
- Processed orders
Special Needs Driver
USD #449 School District
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the transportation of special needs children to and from school.
- Ensured safety protocols
- Communication with students, parents, and school staff.
Personal Assistant/Caretaker
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Cared for quadriplegic patient
- Administered medication
- Dressed/Bathed/Groomed patient
- Prepared all meals
- Changed catheter
- Drove patient to college classes and was responsible in all note taking.
- Responsible for managing and transporting to all doctor appointments.
- Communicated with members of the patient’s family and medical staff.
Florist
Bachman’s
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Designed and sold artistic floral arrangements
- Processed orders over the phone and in person
- Worked efficiently to meet deadlines
- Utilized my creativity to provide customers with exceptional products and service.
Education
General Studies
Kansas State University
CNA and CMA Certification
Highland Community Technical College
Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Photoshop
- Adobe
- Organizational and planning skills
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- High energy level
- Stress tolerance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Core Qualifications
- Independent and Goal Oriented
- Efficient
- Internal communications
- Proficient in a wide variety of technology
- Customer service skills
- Creative thinker and problem solver
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event planner, Vendor Liason/Bartender/waitress/Hostess
NedReck’s Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 06.2021
Special Needs Driver
USD #449 School District
08.2016 - 01.2020
Personal Assistant/Caretaker
01.2000 - 01.2003
Florist
Bachman’s
01.1999 - 01.2000
CNA and CMA Certification
Highland Community Technical College
CNA/Elderly Caregiver
Private Individual
2023 - Current
Caregiver
Crittendon Home Care
2023 - 2025
General Studies
Kansas State University