Katherine Vander Naald
Certified Nurses Aide, Certified Medication Aide
4254 Monroe Ave, Granville,IA
Summary
I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Administrative Assistant position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication
Crown Pointe Care Center
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to correct patients at correct times, right routes, doses and documentation, and report to nurse for follow up.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Senior Care
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped clean patient to maintain hygiene standards
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning
Retail Cashier
Ben Franklin
10.2012 - 03.2016
- I ran the toy department including ordering and inventory tracking at Ben Franklin and assisted in other areas when needed.
- I assisted my boss and coworkers with the setup of merchandise in the new store in Orange City, Iowa
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Managed merchandise returns and exchanges by closely checking items and receipts to assess eligibility and make accurate processing decisions.
- Maintained presentable customer areas with diligent cleaning .
- Processed credit, debit card and cash transactions correctly and provided accurate change to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Greeted all customers warmly to build welcoming and positive atmosphere within store.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Transit Bus Driver
Regional Transit Authority (Sheldon Area)
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Monitored passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Secured wheelchairs properly for passengers safety
Residential Assistant, Can Redemption
Village Northwest Unlimited
01.2001 - 10.2012
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assist Residents with everyday tasks like changing bed linens, laundry, dishes, getting groceries, balancing checkbook.
- Taking residents to social gatherings, out to supper, games, concerts, fair, church on Sunday.
- Assist Residents with daily Hygiene, and help them set up their medications and reorder them when needed.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing residents needs.
- Assisted residents with planning meals and activities for the next week.
- Documentaion every shift, documented everything that happened with each resident in great detail , documented each goal the residents had to accomplish each shift.
- I worked with everyone, children thru elderly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School
Sheldon, IA 05.2003 - 05.2003
Skills
Observing Responses
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Electronic Charting
Patient-Focused Care
Reliable Team Player
Bedside Manner
Compassionate
Trustworthy Companion
Maintaining Privacy
Adaptable
Efficient and reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Companionship and emotional support
Supporting personal needs
Certification
National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians - Certified Emergency Medical Responder, Granville Fire & EMS - 7-20-2020
Timeline
Traffic Incident Management for Emergency Responders
11-2023
CPR, BLS Provider - 2-2022/2-2024
02-2022
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication
Crown Pointe Care Center
05.2021 - Current
National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians - Certified Emergency Medical Responder, Granville Fire & EMS - 7-20-2020
07-2020
Emergency Medical Care Provider State of Iowa - Emergency Medical Responder Granville, Iowa
07-2020
Mandatory Adult /Child Abuse Reporter
11-2019
FEMA - Emergency Management Institute-Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS-00200.c
11-2019
FEMA-Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS-00700.c
11-2019
FEMA- Introduction to Incident Command System,ICS-100 - IS-00100.c
11-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Senior Care
03.2016 - 05.2021
Certified Nurse Aide Certification
12-2015
Retail Cashier
Ben Franklin
10.2012 - 03.2016
Transit Bus Driver
Regional Transit Authority (Sheldon Area)
05.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School
05.2003 - 05.2003
Residential Assistant, Can Redemption
Village Northwest Unlimited
01.2001 - 10.2012