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Leslie Van Engelenhoven

Sioux Falls ,SD

Summary

Proven healthcare professional with extensive experience at Legacy Healthcare, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating a blend of empathy and efficiency.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Willing to go above and beyond for patients.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care.

Experienced in working with individuals who have disabilities. Very willing to work with others as a team. Experienced in empathizing with individuals and having patience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Legacy Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported residents by assisting them in feeding and drinking.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Wildrose
08.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.

CNA

Interim Home Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Traveled to different facilities in South Dakota to help in times of need
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Direct Support Professional

Sevita
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Shift Manager

McDonalds
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2025

Skills

Patient Care

Vital signs monitoring

Compassion and Empathy

Bathing Assistance

Feeding Assistance

Basic Life Support

Dressing assistance

Maintaining confidentiality

Patient Transfers

De-escalate tense situations

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Basic Life Support Certification

GPA

Cumulative GPA: 3.426

Timeline

CNA

Interim Home Health
09.2022 - 05.2023

CNA

Legacy Healthcare
07.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Sevita
09.2020 - 07.2021

Shift Manager

McDonalds
06.2019 - 09.2020

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Wildrose
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Sioux Falls

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