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Kathleen Arvidson

Shorewood,MN

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Heath Nutritional Technician/ Staffing Coordinator

08.2017 - Current
  • Support the patients and interdisciplinary team to meet the patients behavioral and dietary needs.
  • Schedule staffing appropriately to cover the needs of the unit including nurses, behavioral health techs, mental health practitioners, and HUC’s.
  • Train staff in online scheduling and unit staffing policies and procedures

Infant Teacher

12.2010 - 06.2017
  • Care for infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months.
  • Plan lessons and activities for infants, working on all areas of development.
  • Follow all Naeyc and DoD guidelines.
  • Nurture strong relationships with parents of infants to allow the best care possible in their absence.
  • Be a resource for parents in education on infant development and parenting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provide care to patients while assisting the nurses of the Inpatient unit.
  • Monitor patients’ behaviors while in the day room, and to inform the nurse of any changes.
  • Observe patients for eating disorder symptoms while doing daily cares, and during meals.
  • Redirect patients from eating disorder behaviors.

Personal Care Attendant

09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Provide assistance to quadriplegic and traumatic brain injury clients with ADL's, range of motion, and physical, occupational and speech therapy homework.
  • Help maintain a safe and supportive environment.
  • Work independently with clients in their homes with sixty-day evaluations from a Registered Nurse.

Human Services Technician

10.2007 - 08.2008
  • Provide supportive services for four men with disabilities in group home and community settings.
  • Respond physically and therapeutically to individuals who may be highly anxious and/or combative.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, including implementation of first aid and CPR.
  • Administer medications.
  • Follow program plans, doctors’ orders, and MSOCS policies.

Infant Teacher

02.2006 - 10.2007
  • Care for infants ages 6 weeks to 16 months.
  • Plan lessons and activities for infants, working on all areas of development.
  • Nurture strong relationships with parents of infants to allow the best care possible in their absence.

Certified Nursing Assistant

07.2002 - 03.2006
  • Greet new patients in admitting and escort them to the Family Birthing Center.
  • Adapt to a changing environment by prioritizing the needs of the unit.
  • Support the nursing staff with cesarean sections, triage, labor and delivery, post-partum and NICU

Pharmacy Technician

08.1999 - 08.2002
  • Efficiently serve customers needing medications.
  • Meet all state and federal laws for Technicians by registering with the state and passing the certification exam.
  • Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assisting with filling prescriptions and servicing customers.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing -

Rasmussen University
09.2024

Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Consumer Sciences

Minnesota State University
12.2006

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Organization

Timeline

Behavioral Heath Nutritional Technician/ Staffing Coordinator

08.2017 - Current

Infant Teacher

12.2010 - 06.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

02.2009 - 12.2010

Personal Care Attendant

09.2008 - 01.2009

Human Services Technician

10.2007 - 08.2008

Infant Teacher

02.2006 - 10.2007

Certified Nursing Assistant

07.2002 - 03.2006

Pharmacy Technician

08.1999 - 08.2002

Associate’s degree in nursing -

Rasmussen University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Consumer Sciences

Minnesota State University

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