Summary
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Karissah Lindquist

Tucson,AZ

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.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Devon Gables
Tucson, AZ
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Volunteer Firefighter

Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso, FL
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Certificate in Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed in Arizona -

Caregiver Training Institute
710 S Kolb Rd. STE 4, Tucson, AZ
02-2024

High School Diploma -

AZTEC MIDDLE COLLEGE EAST
Pima Community College East
01-2011

Unexploded Ordnance Disposal -

Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX
04.2021 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Transporting Patients

References

References available upon request.

Certifications

CPR Certified (BLS)

CNA License

Fingerprint Clearence card

Food Handlers Permit

8hr Hazwopper Refresher Course

Unexploded Ordnance Certification

EMR Certification

Completion of Medication Caregiver Course

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Devon Gables
02.2024 - Current

Unexploded Ordnance Disposal -

Texas A&M Health Science Center
04.2021 - 05.2021

Volunteer Firefighter

Valparaiso Fire Department
06.2015 - 10.2019

Certificate in Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed in Arizona -

Caregiver Training Institute

High School Diploma -

AZTEC MIDDLE COLLEGE EAST
Karissah Lindquist