Kaylin Refeldt
Red Oak
Summary
CNA course completed in 2003 at Good Samaritan in Red Oak, Iowa.
Medication manager course completed in 2012 at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Red Oak, IA
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient health and safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
CNA
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs, IA
03.2025 - 12.2026
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment.
- Engaged in ongoing training to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Delivered compassionate care while respecting patient privacy and autonomy.
- Schedule follow-up appoitnments
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Arlington Place
Red Oak, IA
04.2022 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns across multiple channels to boost community visibility.
- Coordinated sales initiatives, aligning efforts with strategic goals to enhance customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer data to identify opportunities for community promotion.
- Managed social media accounts, creating compelling content to drive audience interaction and growth.
Dietary Manager and CNA
Heritage House Retirement Home
Atlantic, IA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of dietary services, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented menus accommodating diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety standards and meal preparation techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess residents' nutritional requirements effectively.
- Assisted Residents in the Assisted Living with ADL's
CNA
Oakland Manor Nursing and Rehab
Oakland Iowa
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Residential Supervisor
Nishna Productions
Red Oak, IA
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Supervised daily operations of residential programs, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans to enhance resident quality of life and independence.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for resident care and program management.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss resident progress, address challenges, and strategize improvements.
- Direct care as needed when my team was ill, or otherwise unavailable to work.
- administered medications
Resident Assistant/Activity Leader
Terrace View
Clarinda, IA
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Facilitated resident engagement through organized activities and events, fostering community connections.
- Assisted in conflict resolution between residents, promoting a harmonious living environment.
- Monitored compliance with residence policies, ensuring safety and well-being of all residents.
- Provided support to residents navigating personal challenges, enhancing their overall experience.
- administered medications
RTW/Activity Assistant
MHI Hospital Clarinda
Clarinda Iowa
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted in ensuring patient safety
- Assisted in nurses in deescalation of patients.
- Groups on coping skills
- Educational Groups on mental health, physical health, and socialization.
- Assisted with ADL's as needed on geriatric units.
Education
High School Diploma -
Villisca Community School District
Villisca, IA05-2005
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medication manager
Timeline
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
12.2025 - Current
CNA
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
03.2025 - 12.2026
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Arlington Place
04.2022 - 03.2026
Dietary Manager and CNA
Heritage House Retirement Home
12.2021 - 10.2022
CNA
Oakland Manor Nursing and Rehab
08.2018 - 03.2022
Residential Supervisor
Nishna Productions
09.2012 - 10.2018
RTW/Activity Assistant
MHI Hospital Clarinda
06.2009 - 04.2010
Resident Assistant/Activity Leader
Terrace View
04.2008 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Villisca Community School District