Leah Overland
Mobridge,SD
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
Bismarck, ND
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Advocated for patients' rights and comfort within healthcare settings, ensuring dignified treatment experiences.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobridge Regional Hospital
Mobridge, SD
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Trained new staff in caregiving best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
After-School Caregiver
Doug and Jenna Nickels
Bismarck, ND
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised children during after-school activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Safely transported children from school to home and extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality and adherence to schedules
- Assisted with homework support, promoting academic development and problem-solving skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children’s behavior, progress, and any concerns
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive environment for all participants.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining attentiveness to children’s safety and well-being
- Responded calmly and effectively to minor injuries or conflicts, using problem-solving and basic first aid skills
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walworth County Care Center
Selby, SD
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND08-2026
Skills
- Patient centered care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Taking vitals
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NIH Stroke Scale
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
02.2025 - 11.2025
After-School Caregiver
Doug and Jenna Nickels
09.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobridge Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walworth County Care Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary