Helen Brunk
Wellman,IA
Summary
Experienced Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of healthcare experience. Proven track record of providing exceptional care to the healthcare community. Dedication to delivering compassionate and professional care to patients, families, and co-workers. Excellent communication and time management skills ensure high-quality care for all individuals. Eager to utilize new skills and continue growing in a Medical Assistant role. Exceptional teamwork abilities ensure smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Prioritizes compassionate patient interactions and effective communication to achieve positive results. Reliable, dedicated, and prepared to make valuable contributions to healthcare teams and patient outcomes. Expertise in handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment. Ready to contribute to the healthcare community as a Medical Assistant.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk
University Iowa Hospital (Mercy Hospital)
04.2023 - Current
- Promptly charting cares and I&O's, Stock and clean rooms
- Sanitizing equipment and tearing down rooms after discharge
- Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- 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.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records .
- Facilitated timely transfer of patients within the facility and transfers to Main campus by coordinating bed assignments and communicating with ATC and appropriate departments.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Alzheimer Unit Aide
Wilton Retirement Community
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement to during challenging times.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding to 25 patients.
Patient Care Tech, Unit Secretary Cardiac /ICU, Telemetry Tech, Home Health / Hospice Nursing Aide, Hospice Secretary
Methodist Fremont Health
11.2008 - 02.2020
- Assisted Patients with ambulation, bathing, vitals, blood sugars
- Answering multi-line phone
- Scheduling follow-up appointments, scanning documents, requesting records, faxing
- Consistently met deadlines for completing administrative tasks while managing competing priorities during high-pressure situations on the unit floor.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Facilitated smooth operation of nursing unit by efficiently managing supplies and equipment.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Ensured accuracy of medical documentation by meticulously transcribing physician orders and verifying information with nursing staff as needed.
Nursing Assistant, Restorative Aide, Medication Aide, Central Supply and Scheduling
Arbor Manor Nursing Home
05.2001 - 11.2008
- Worked alongside the Physical Therapy Department for Restorative care post therapy discharge
- Staff scheduling for 150+ nursing staff, using Kronos time keeping system
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, and companionship
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner
- Optimized inventory management for medical supplies, preventing shortages and supporting patient care
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Medical Assisting
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Iowa City, IA07.2025
40-HOUR CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE -
MIDLAND LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Fremont, NE12.2007
75-HOUR Medication Manager Certification - Medication Management
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA03.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA03.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services / Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
Wayne, NEHigh school -
North Bend Central High School
North Bend, NE05.1998
Skills
- Proficient Time Management
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Emotional Awareness
- Collaborative Team Player
- Innovative Problem Resolution
- Document Management
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Medical Record Documentation
- Accountability
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Taking Initiative
- Integrity
Accomplishments
- Caring Kind Award winner 2013 Methodist Fremont Health
- Numerous Caught in the Act Awards, Methodist Fremont Health
- Employee of the week at Mercy IC May/June 2023
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk
University Iowa Hospital (Mercy Hospital)
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Alzheimer Unit Aide
Wilton Retirement Community
05.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Tech, Unit Secretary Cardiac /ICU, Telemetry Tech, Home Health / Hospice Nursing Aide, Hospice Secretary
Methodist Fremont Health
11.2008 - 02.2020
Nursing Assistant, Restorative Aide, Medication Aide, Central Supply and Scheduling
Arbor Manor Nursing Home
05.2001 - 11.2008
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Medical Assisting
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
40-HOUR CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE -
MIDLAND LUTHERAN COLLEGE
75-HOUR Medication Manager Certification - Medication Management
Iowa Western Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Iowa Western Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services / Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
High school -
North Bend Central High School
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