Grace Flynn
Farmington,MN
Summary
Recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in Biology, Society, & Environment with a minor in Integrative Neuroscience. Aspiring Physician Assistant with the goal of providing quality, compassionate, competent, patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients' families.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation of care.
- Trained new staff on nursing station protocols and operations.
- Recorded intake and output measurements for patients on appropriate forms or computer systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients who are distressed due to their illness or injury.
Direct Care Provider
ACR Homes
Roseville, MN
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked with four physically disabled nonverbal adult residents to assist them in their daily cares
- Advocated for resident safety
- Administered daily medications safely and on a precise schedule in a sterile manner
- Adhered to all HIPAA confidentiality-related regulations
- Charted using the Microsoft SharePoint software
- Communicated often and effectively with team members, residential supervisors, program director, and resident family members.
Nanny
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Oversaw the care of two children, during the summer
- Ensured children were safe and well-attended to
- Multi-tasked both cares and entertainment, and communicated efficiently with legal guardians
- Quick problem solving skills were developed.
Volunteer Project Coordinator
Strive2Thrive Edu
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Facilitated dozens of courses for several underdeveloped countries in Asia and Africa to provide a quality education to underprivileged youth and adults
- Had consistent meetings and communication with volunteer tutors and representatives from various foreign organizations to personalize the courses to best serve their students as well as create an uplifting experience for the teachers.
Volunteer English Teacher
Strive2Thrive Edu
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Taught a weekly online English course to children from an orphanage in Fiji
- Created several lesson plans and exams
- Communicated regularly with Project Coordinator and the founder of the orphanage to facilitate a positive educational space for the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Society, & Environment
The University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
High School Diploma -
Lakeville South High School
Lakeville05.2022
Skills
- Collaboration and Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Time Management Skills
- Medication Preparation & Administration
- First-Aid and CPR
- Client Advocacy
- Infection Control Procedures
- Adaptive Equipment Use
- Charting and Documentation
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support/CPR, 11/22
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Health Services
07.2024 - Current
Direct Care Provider
ACR Homes
10.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer Project Coordinator
Strive2Thrive Edu
12.2021 - 03.2023
Volunteer English Teacher
Strive2Thrive Edu
03.2020 - 12.2021
Nanny
06.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Society, & Environment
The University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Lakeville South High School