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Faith Dodds

11952 State Highway 29 Parkers Prairie,MN

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 4 years of experience in both facility and hospice settings, providing compassionate care to elderly and end-of-life patients. Currently pursuing a BSN with sophomore year coursework completed, with a strong focus on critical thinking, decision-making, and patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Aide

Ethos
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.

Care Attendant

Knute Nelson
03.2021 - Current
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes in the health status of patients to nursing staff promptly.
  • Administered medications to residents as ordered by their physician monitoring for side effects.

Childcare Provider

Melanie Krueger
03.2023 - 08.2023

provided childcare to two children ages 4 months and 2 years old 2 days a week.

  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.

Resident Aide

St. Williams Living Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Education

Nursing

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Parkers Prairie High School
05.2023

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Elderly Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Behavior redirection
  • Decision-Making
  • End of life care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Medication Management

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Hospice Aide

Ethos
08.2024 - Current

Childcare Provider

Melanie Krueger
03.2023 - 08.2023

Care Attendant

Knute Nelson
03.2021 - Current

Resident Aide

St. Williams Living Center
07.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Parkers Prairie High School
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing

South Dakota State University
Faith Dodds