Emma Zimmer
St. Joseph,MN
Summary
Skilled and caring nursing team member with experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Expertise in cardiac monitoring and progressive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Assumption Nursing Home
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Facilitated in activities of daily living including personal hygiene and daily cares, ambulation, repositioning, feeding, and toileting
- Documented information in residents’ charts and communicated updates and concerns to the care team
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by responding to patient's needs.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, elimination, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
Health Coach
Crave Nutrition
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Made and served multiple beverages such as shakes, teas, and coffee
- Took customer orders and payments
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, seating areas, and equipment
- Used customer service skills to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Get patients ready for discharge by gathering all patient belongings, pulling out IVs and indwelling catheters, and assisting them to patient pick-up locations
- Assist staff in critical care situations by retrieving the crash cart, obtaining vital sings and blood glucose readings, and being available for any other needs
- Train in new staff members and orientate them to the unit
- Promote comfort by utilizing therapeutic communication and expressing compassion and empathy
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St. Cloud Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures
- Maintains a telemetry log each shift
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocori Senior High School
Cold Spring, MN06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.2025
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Calm Under Stress
- EPIC Systems
- Time Management
- Organization
- Work Ethic
- Active Listener
Certification
CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St. Cloud Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Assumption Nursing Home
03.2021 - 09.2021
Health Coach
Crave Nutrition
06.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Rocori Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
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