Lisa Bartusek
Mason City,IA
Summary
Empathetic healthcare professional specializing in patient care and emotional support. Dedicated CNA with expertise in patient advocacy and vital signs monitoring. Committed to ensuring comfort and dignity through compassionate care and emotional support.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through attention to detail, patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Mercy One North Iowa Health Plaza
09.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges through safe transfer techniques and equipment use.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services provided.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Team Leader
One Vision
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to ensure satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation activities.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
CNA
Trinity Health Mercy One
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of patient records and care logs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Bend Community College
Big Bend, WA08-1984
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant 2006 - present
- Certified Med Manager, One Vision - 2020 - 2023
- Certified Rehabilitation Aide - 2009 - Present
Timeline
CNA
Mercy One North Iowa Health Plaza
09.2022 - Current
Team Leader
One Vision
05.2020 - 07.2022
CNA
Trinity Health Mercy One
07.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Big Bend Community College