GIllian Baumgartner
Summary
With a proven track record at Ecumen, I excel in patient care and team collaboration, enhancing patient well-being through empathetic support and critical thinking. Achieved significant improvements in patient health outcomes by fostering strong relationships and maintaining confidentiality. Skilled in dressing assistance and patient advocacy, I bring a confident approach to healthcare.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Day Assistant, CNA
Ecumen
Mankato, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Home Health Aide
Freedom Home Care, LLC
Mankato, MN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Cashier
Bomgaars
Mankato, MN
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance in finding store items.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally per company policy.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Scanned merchandise using the point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Direct Support Professional
Alee Services
Waseca, MN
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted individuals in the development of social skills to become integrated in the community.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
Associate of Arts -
South Central College
North Mankato, MNSkills
- Dressing assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Toileting assistance
- Team collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CNA
- VMAR Certificate
Timeline
Adult Day Assistant, CNA
Ecumen
05.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Freedom Home Care, LLC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cashier
Bomgaars
11.2021 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
Alee Services
04.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Arts -
South Central College
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