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Kara Hisken

Willmar,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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Compassionate Cottage
Willmar, MN
05.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed vital sign assessments.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.

PCA

Alliance Health Care
Willmar, MN
09.2019 - Current
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.

Babysitter

Myself
Willmar, MN
01.2014 - Current
  • Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
  • Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.

PCA

Divine Home Health
Willmar, MN
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.

Barista

Middle Fork Cafe
Willmar, MN
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Willmar Senior High School
Willmar, MN
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Adaptable
  • Basic Nursing Care
  • Professional Bedside Manner

Affiliations

Some of my favorite hobbies are photography, gardening, cooking/baking, and running. I love spending time with family and friends.

Certification

Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant

- Certificate Number: 10830220

- Issued on 08/12/2020

- Renew by 07/23/2024

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program

- eCard Code: 225413220358

- Issued on 03/02/2022

- Renew by 03/2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PCA

Divine Home Health
01.2022 - 08.2022

CNA

Compassionate Cottage
05.2021 - Current

PCA

Alliance Health Care
09.2019 - Current

Barista

Middle Fork Cafe
07.2018 - 09.2020

Babysitter

Myself
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Willmar Senior High School

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