Heather Harstad
Pipestone,MN
Summary
Dedicated and caring employee who is organized, friendly, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. A natural leader and team player.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator, CNA
Pipestone County Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care to patients in acute care hospital, emergency room, and maternity ward.
- Observe behavioral health patients to ensuring their safety during crisis.
- Observe patients conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals.
- Obtain and monitor patients vital signs, and blood sugars.
- Perform various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assist nursing staff with wound care, and various other procedures.
- Work with and around a multitude of medical devices and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
05.2006 - 01.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, toileting needs, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Trained Medication Aide
Good Samaritan Society
04.2007 - 01.2021
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Mentor
Good Samaritan Society
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Trained new hires for both CNA and TMA positions.
- Advised CNA's in regards to general questions and information.
- Assisted with CNA skills training and refresher classes for continued education.
Personal Care Assistant
Wild Rose Home Care
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Education
Pipestone Area Schools
Pipestone, MN02.2006
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player who thrives in team environment
- Positive mindset and attitude
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- TMA- Trained Medication Aide
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Certified
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certified
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator, CNA
Pipestone County Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Wild Rose Home Care
08.2014 - 03.2016
Mentor
Good Samaritan Society
03.2012 - 01.2021
Trained Medication Aide
Good Samaritan Society
04.2007 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
05.2006 - 01.2021
Pipestone Area Schools
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