Joanne Litzau
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peaceful Lodge
Oakdale, MN
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Monarch HealthCare
Saint Paul, MN
06.2006 - 04.2021
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Prepared [Number] various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Complete Certificate TMA - Trained Medication Admin.
Century College
Saint Paul, MN01-2009
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Century College
Saint Paul, MN05-2006
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Inpatient Care
- Responding to emergencies
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Helping with medication
- Willing to Learn
- Good communication skills
- Resourceful and Reliable
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peaceful Lodge
02.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Monarch HealthCare
06.2006 - 04.2021
Complete Certificate TMA - Trained Medication Admin.
Century College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Century College