Kaitlyn Gamber
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Home Health Aide
Private Home Health
Mound, MN
11.2025 - Current
- Individualized in-home care to support patient safety, comfort, and independence
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Prepared meals and supported adequate nutrition and hydration
- Monitored patient needs and responded promptly to overnight care requests
- Maintained a safe and clean home environment
- Communicated changes in patient condition to family members and healthcare team
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises to promote independence and reduce fall risk.
Float Pool CNA
Fairview Health West Bank
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct patient care to residents in a med-surg and emergency room environments, ensuring comfort and safety
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Provided 1:1 patient care for individuals with mental health needs, ensuring safety and emotional support
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff to report changes in residents’ conditions
- Assisted in de-escalation and maintained a calm, supportive environment
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for medical team review.
CNA Summer Position
Glenfields Living with Care
Glencoe, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care to residents in a long-term care setting, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Supported residents with feeding and monitored nutritional intake
- Maintained clean and organized patient environments, including bed-making and room sanitation
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring, enhancing care accuracy.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff to report changes in residents’ conditions
Head Lifeguard/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Safari Island Community Center | Glencoe Aquatic Center | Recwell, University of Minnesota
Waconia, MN
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Ensured safety of patrons and student-athletes by actively monitoring pool areas and enforcing safety regulations
- Responded quickly to emergencies and provided first aid and life-saving interventions as needed
- Performed routine pool testing, maintenance, and cleaning to maintain a safe environment
- Developed and implemented swim lesson plans for all skill levels (parent/child through Level 6)
- Instructed children and families in water safety and swimming techniques, adapting teaching methods to individual needs
- Promoted a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all patrons
- Supervised lifeguarding team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
Master's Degree - Science, R.N Program
St. Thomas University
St. Paul, MN05-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN08-2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Interprofessional Teamwork
- Culturally Responsive
- EMR Experience
- Problem Solving Skills
- Customer Service
- De-escalation
- Empathy & Compassion
- Technological Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Emergency Response
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure, Minnesota
- Licensure #: 55552323555
- Expected June 2026
Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- ISS: August 2024
- EXP: August 2026
Continuing Education Hours
- Interprofessional Education Workshop - Morrison Family College of Health
- 2.5 hours
- March 2026
Timeline
Overnight Home Health Aide
Private Home Health
11.2025 - Current
Float Pool CNA
Fairview Health West Bank
08.2023 - 05.2024
CNA Summer Position
Glenfields Living with Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
Head Lifeguard/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Safari Island Community Center | Glencoe Aquatic Center | Recwell, University of Minnesota
03.2018 - 01.2022
Master's Degree - Science, R.N Program
St. Thomas University
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition
University of Minnesota
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Capstone: Mayo Clinic- Outpatient Clinical Dermatology (120hrs)
- Medical Surgical: Mayo Clinic -Ortho/Trauma (48hrs), Hennepin Health Care- Med surg/Ortho (72hrs), Simulation Center (28hrs)
- Whole Person Continuum of Care: Ecumen North Branch (8hrs), Wilder Childcare Center (8hrs)
- Behavioral Health: MN Department of Health and Human Services- Forensic Services (48hrs), Simulation Center (12hrs)
- Maternal Newborn: Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center Birthplace (48hrs), Simulation Center (15hrs)
- Pediatrics: Children’s Minnesota, Med Surg (36hrs), Simulation Center (20hrs)
- Population Health: Fairview Community Clinic- (3hrs), The Listening House of St. Paul (6hrs), The Aliveness Project(4hrs)