Emma Howell
Summary
Healthcare professional with a background in Human Physiology and Sociology, with over two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Experience spans clinical research, emergency department operations, and academic lab settings. Contributed to research initiatives at Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Oregon, including a leadership role as Project Lead on a MRSA-focused study (ESCAPED). Skilled in research coordination, laboratory protocols such as ELISA, and working within fast-paced, team-based environments. Seeking to apply both clinical exposure and research experience in a hospital setting while continuing to develop within the healthcare field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Aide
Creekside Health & Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
- 5-star facility
- Employee of the month December 2025
- Worked in both long-term care and skilled nursing units providing high quality care in activities of daily life
- Collaborated care with numerous care team members including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and in-house providers
- Maintained scope of practice for CNA as adhered by Oregon board of nursing.
- Worked as a flexible and adaptive team member coming in early, staying late, and picking up shifts when in need of help
- Reported all necessary information about a resident to the proper management to ensure care was adequate for everyone, to ensure care plan was being updated routinely
- Followed appropriate protocols for hand hygiene, precautions, and general prevention and safety
Certified Nursing Aide
Clipboard Health
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Worked flexible hours as agency CNA in many facilities around the Eugene/Springfield area.
- Had a diverse range of facilities ranging from long term care, acute nursing rehabilitation, and memory care.
- Provided high quality of care by ensuring to get proper report to be adaptable to working in unfamiliar places often
- Rated high priority access by multiple facilities to get first shift access from establishing a reliable professional relationship with staffing
Certified Nursing Aide
Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living with care, compassion, and integrity
- Collaborated with nursing staff and attended meetings to brainstorm how to better patient care in facility
- Maintained HIPAA compliance with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating specific patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained scope of practice for CNA as adhered by Oregon board of nursing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered all call lights, at all times, in timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-2021
Post-Bach
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORSkills
- ADLs assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Excel mastery
- ELISA assay experience
- Status communication with care team
- Rehabilitation & hospice & memory care
- Charting & documentation
- Patient relationship-building
- Complex problem-solving
Accomplishments
- UO Athletic Medicine Internship
- UO Sports Nutrition Internship
- UO "SPIT" Lab Research Aide
- OHSU ED "CRISP" Research Internship
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Oregon CNA Certification
- Washington CNA Certification
- First Aid Certification
- HIPAA Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Aide
Creekside Health & Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Aide
Clipboard Health
05.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Aide
Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene
09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Spokane Community College
Post-Bach
Lane Community College