Gayle Cook
Huber Heights
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated healthcare professional with extensive experience providing direct patient care to diverse populations in hospital and long-term care settings. Dedicated to delivering safe, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered care with a strong interest in pediatric and neonatal nursing. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with patients and families, and maintaining a calm, attentive presence in high-acuity environments. Committed to advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families during critical and transitional moments of care
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide
Kettering Health Network - Dayton
Dayton
08.2025 - Current
- Performed vital signs monitoring, including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood glucose, oxygen, and pulse.
- Document observations and evaluate patient needs to assist with individualized care planning.
- Respond to call lights, ensuring patient safety and comfort through proper adjustment of beds and equipment.
- Provide care for patients with complex conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, arrhythmias, and cancers, to support their health management.
Nurse Aide
St. Lukes Hospital
Kansas City
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Trained new Nurse Aides to deliver individualized, high-quality care, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure timely interventions and maintain patient health.
- Document observations, evaluate patient needs, and assist with care planning.
- Respond to call lights and ensure patient safety and comfort by adjusting beds, equipment, and positioning.
- Provided care for patients with complex conditions, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans and improved patient outcomes.
- The hospital has five consecutive Magnet Recognitions, demonstrating a commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kettering Colelge
Kettering, OHSkills
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety protocols
- Basic life support certification
- EMR charting
- Inpatient Support
- Care planning assistance
- Effective communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliant
- Clerical support
- Empathetic care
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Aide
Kettering Health Network - Dayton
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Aide
St. Lukes Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kettering Colelge