Kianna Hersom
Hornick,IA
Summary
I love working in family-like work environments. I can work well with others and communicate well. I have experience in a little bit of everything; I know how to work in closed off work environments as well. I am hardworking and enjoy making connections/relationships with my coworkers and customers/patients. I believe I have certain experiences and skills that others may not have. I can learn and adapt quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Monona County Sheriffs Office
Onawa, Iowa
08.2025 - 09.2026
- Monitored inmate housing areas for safety and security at county detention facility.
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and cell inspections per sheriff office procedures.
- Coordinated with dispatch, deputies, and staff to support secure jail operations.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals for inmates in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
MIG Welder
Missouri Valley Steel
Sioux City, Iowa
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Read blueprints and fit-up drawings for Missouri Valley Steel weld assemblies.
- Set up MIG welding equipment for steel fabrication work.
- Inspect welds for defects and repair flawed joints.
- Grind and clean welded surfaces for proper finish and fit.
- Position steel components using clamps, jigs, and measuring tools.
- Follow safety rules while handling hot metal and welding equipment.
- Support shop workflow by moving materials and preparing work areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
Sioux City, Iowa
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted Sunrise Senior Living residents with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Supported daily care plans for senior living residents in memory care.
- Repositioned residents to maintain comfort and support skin integrity.
- Helped residents with meals, hydration, and feeding assistance.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
- Documented resident care tasks and observations in shift records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
Sioux City, Iowa
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Helped multiple facilities during short staffing issues.
- Adapted fast due to differences between rules and regulations of facilities.
- Adapted fast due to different levels of care needed at each facility.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Sioux City, Iowa
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Cleaned kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dining areas.
- Operated dishwashing equipment and organized clean utensils.
- Assisted coworkers during rush periods and shift changes.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Sioux City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Chart documentation
- Patient safety
- Facility sanitation
- Safety procedures
- Quality control
- Record keeping
- Facility security
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Monona County Sheriffs Office
08.2025 - 09.2026
MIG Welder
Missouri Valley Steel
09.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
04.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Panera Bread
02.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
East High School