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Gabrielle Nilson

Rapid City,SD

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing/Medical/Activity Assistant

Strand Kjorsvig Living Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
  • Administered medications and gave reminders to manage resident health and wellbeing.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Compassion Child Care
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide

Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Assistant Store Manager

New And Nearly New Thrift
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Front Desk Receptionist/Housekeeping Attendant

The Galley Hotel Bar And Grill
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use and room service bills.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.

Personal Caregiver

Independent Living Choices
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sundial Manor
11.2016 - 08.2021
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Sandwich Maker

Subway
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials and took orders.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.

Education

Prerequisites - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD

High School Diploma -

Webster Area High School
Webster, SD
05.2019

Skills

  • Needs Determination
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Patient Intakes
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Medication Assistance
  • Preparing Meals
  • Communication

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
  • CPR & First Aid Certified

Timeline

Certified Nursing/Medical/Activity Assistant

Strand Kjorsvig Living Center
10.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Toddler Teacher

Compassion Child Care
12.2022 - 05.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide

Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Store Manager

New And Nearly New Thrift
05.2021 - 12.2021

Personal Caregiver

Independent Living Choices
02.2020 - 08.2021

Front Desk Receptionist/Housekeeping Attendant

The Galley Hotel Bar And Grill
09.2018 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sundial Manor
11.2016 - 08.2021

Sandwich Maker

Subway
08.2014 - 11.2016

Prerequisites - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Southeast Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Webster Area High School
Gabrielle Nilson