Kaylee Yerks
Brainerd,MN
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and providing bedside support under nursing supervision. Expertise in fostering patient comfort and satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Josephs Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care aligned with individual comfort levels.
- Executed delegated nursing tasks promptly to support patient care.
- Communicated critical information with colleagues to facilitate teamwork.
Child Care Assistant Supervisor
ISD 181
Brainerd, MN
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised, directed, and evaluated site staff performance to ensure effective team operations.
- Contributed to program development and evaluation to enhance quality of services provided.
- Maintained safe, healthy, clean, and inviting environment for children, families, and staff, adhering to district and program guidelines.
Youth Specialist
YMCA
Duluth, MN
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured emotionally and physically an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth, fostering trust and security.
- Collaborated with children, parents, and program staff to enhance support systems.
- Supported supervisor by completing various tasks, contributing to overall program effectiveness.
Child Care Program Assistant
ISD 181
Brainerd, MN
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Created and implemented daily fun and enriching activities, fostering engagement and development.
- Designed daily schedule and environment that encouraged responsibility and positive peer interactions, aligning with children's interests and developmental needs.
- Ensured safe, healthy, and inviting environment for children, promoting well-being and comfort.
Education
Emergency medical response technician certificate - Emergency Medicine
Central Lakes College
Brainerd 05-2025
High School Diploma -
Brainerd Senior High
Brainerd, MN05-2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Staff coordination
- Policy adherence
- Computer proficiency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Initiative and independence
- Mediation and problem-solving
- Positive communication
- Confidentiality maintenance
Certification
NREMT, OSHA10, Certified Nursing Assistant, Minnesota, First Aid CPR AED, YIPA Youth Worker Certification, Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Josephs Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Child Care Assistant Supervisor
ISD 181
12.2022 - 08.2023
Youth Specialist
YMCA
10.2022 - 12.2022
Child Care Program Assistant
ISD 181
10.2019 - 08.2021
Emergency medical response technician certificate - Emergency Medicine
Central Lakes College
High School Diploma -
Brainerd Senior High