Emma Hovatter
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Kolofon Health
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
CNA
Oelwein Care
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Food Service Worker
Kwik Star
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Education
Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Oelwein, IA05.2023
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Dependable and Responsible
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Relationship Building
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring Fluids
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Quick Problem Solver
- Compassionate
- Patient Management
- Communication
Certification
CNA License: June 20, 2023- June 21, 2025
BLS Certificate: December 19, 2022-December 20, 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Kolofon Health
11.2023 - Current
CNA
Oelwein Care
05.2023 - 12.2023
Food Service Worker
Kwik Star
05.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
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