Gisselle Acosta
Independence,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, as well as performed EKGs, bladder scans, and arterial line blood draws.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in a medical software system.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Sales Associate
Kohl's
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Assist ~50 customers/day helping them select clothing and completing transactions
- Mentored and trained 7 new associates in hospitality and customer service
- Answered customer questions about product availability, sales, discounts and credit card information
- Accurately filled out paperwork daily to ensure the credit card process was complete.
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out tasks such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, dressing and grooming
- Document and update healthcare team with accurate information on the residents' health status.
Education
William Chrisman High School
Independence, MOHerndon Career Centers
Raytown, MOVillages of Jackson Creek Memory Care
Independence, MOSkills
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Positive Attitude
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- BLS certified by AHA, Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- HeartSaver First Aid certified by AHA, Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
Awards
- McCoy Award for Academic Excellence, WCHS Spring 2022
- National Technical Honor Society, HCC Spring 2022
- KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship, KC Scholars Spring 2022
- President's Education Awards Program Spring 2023
- George Washington Carver Award Spring 2023
References
- Matthew Perry, High School Counselor, William Chrisman High School, 816-521-5355, matt_perry@isdschools.org
- Katie Stilmock, Float Pool Nurse Manager, Saint Luke's Hospital Kansas City, MO, 816-932-3797, katstilmock@saintlukeskc.org
- Susie Wilson, Registered Nurse, Independence, MO, 402-215-6411, suwilson47@yahoo.com
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Kohl's
06.2021 - 07.2023
William Chrisman High School
Herndon Career Centers
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- BLS certified by AHA, Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- HeartSaver First Aid certified by AHA, Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Raytown, MO, May 2022 - Present
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