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Kristen Bennett

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Healthcare Assistant with 4 total years of experience working with nursing staff in delivery of patient care between my current job at Planned Parenthood and past volunteer positions with Allen Hospital and Cedar Valley Hospice. Highly-trained individual and skilled communicator effectively interacts with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Associate II

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
  • Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
  • Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
  • Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
  • Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.

Abortion Educator

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
01.2023 - Current
  • Educate individuals and their loved ones the process before the patient proceed with abortion care
  • Answer and and all questions about their healthcare plan after their abortion
  • Discussed best birth control options for the patient post abortion care
  • Listened with compassion and care to all patients who needed someone to talk to due to this process

Health Care Associate I

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
03.2022 - 01.2023

I have learned many valuable skills in my position as HCA I, including but not limiting to checking patients in for their appointments, pre-screening for funding and discounts, gathering information before appointments, and being support for patient who may need it as I was the first employee that engages with them at their appointment.

Lead Store Associate

Aldi Food Market
12.2016 - 01.2022

Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.

Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Managed office work and end of shift money transfers as well as took inventory and sent orders that were needed for the next day.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Family Services And Mental Health

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.2021

Skills

  • Quick to learn and master new skills
  • Well liked with current co-workers
  • Well liked with new and returning patients
  • Compassionate about all the work I do
  • Sets goals and easily achieves them with hard work and motivation

Timeline

Health Care Associate II

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
01.2023 - Current

Abortion Educator

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
01.2023 - Current

Health Care Associate I

Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland
03.2022 - 01.2023

Lead Store Associate

Aldi Food Market
12.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Family Services And Mental Health

University of Northern Iowa
Kristen Bennett