Kara Asunan
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA and Medication Aide
Tekakwitha Living Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Used my 6 years of experience as a CNA to deliver the highest quality of care to my residents
- Left position to relocate to Colorado Springs with spouse.
Direct Support Professional
Advance
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Implemented personalized care plans to address unique needs and preferences of clients.
- Worked under the license of a Registered Nurse to administer a variety of medications and treatments.
- G-tube and j-tube certified and administered gravity and enteral pump feeds.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to ensure appropriate responses and interventions.
Travel CNA and Medication Aide
Interim Healthcare
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Worked as a travel CNA/medication aide in a total of 22 nursing homes, and 5 assisted living facilities in Eastern South Dakota.
Unit Secretary
Huron Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, patients, and families to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination
- Assisted in triaging incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered call lights and provided direct patient care also utilizing my skills as a CNA
- Worked with a range of ages from infants to the elderly. Worked in the COVID unit as well.
Travel CNA
PRN Professionals
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Exceeded performance expectations by consistently receiving praise from supervisors for adaptability and dedication to exceptional patient care during travel assignments.
- Worked at one facility for 10 months in a row with back-to-back contracts
Collections Agent
Premier Bankcard
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed outbound collections calls to negotiate payment plans effectively.
- Used persuasive and highly effective communication skills to collect on past due credit card accounts.
- Experience with an automatic dialer and also manual dialing.
- Received several bonuses for the most promises to pay and also earned recognition as Collector of the Quarter.
- Left job to become a full-time foster parent to 4 young children
Education
B.S. in Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12-2010
Skills
- EMR systems: Point Click Care, POC, Therap, Cerner, Matrix and Meditech
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Documentation and charting skills
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medication administration
Timeline
CNA and Medication Aide
Tekakwitha Living Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Advance
11.2023 - 02.2025
Travel CNA and Medication Aide
Interim Healthcare
12.2022 - 07.2024
Unit Secretary
Huron Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2022
Travel CNA
PRN Professionals
01.2019 - 10.2021
Collections Agent
Premier Bankcard
12.2017 - 07.2018
B.S. in Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University
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