Erin Graehling
Duluth,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Direct Support Professional
Residential Services Inc
Duluth, MN
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Duluth , MN
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Complied with company and legal requirements to maintain safe working environment.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Lifted and moved items weighing Number pounds multiple times per shift.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
- Kept Type work areas neat and tidy by removing paper, trash and debris and sweeping floors.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Northland Adult Foster Care
Duluth , MN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Personal Care Assistant
Duluth Regional Care Center
Duluth , MN
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Cashier
Wayside Corner Store
Independence, MN
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for tobacco sales.
Cashier
Taco Bell
Duluth, MN
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Cloquet High School
Cloquet Minnesota 2012
Certified Nurse Aide
HeartCert
Duluth, MN02-2025
Skills
- Ability to lift patients
- Gait belt use
- Sara stedy
- Mechanical hoyer and EZ stand lifts
- Household cleaning
- Behavior redirection
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Complex problem-solving
- Recording vital signs
- Reading comprehension
- Personal grooming care
- Personal care assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Service documentation
- Attentive to people
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ecumen Lakeshore
04.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Residential Services Inc
11.2023 - 03.2025
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
12.2021 - 04.2022
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Northland Adult Foster Care
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
Taco Bell
08.2010 - 06.2011
Cashier
Wayside Corner Store
07.2010 - 09.2011
Personal Care Assistant
Duluth Regional Care Center
Cloquet High School
Certified Nurse Aide
HeartCert