Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant that strives to serve patients in both their medical and personal needs. A hardworking employee with customer service experience and time management. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience and enjoys working in a team environment.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance, or social and emotional support.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Complied with all applicable laws governing the safe distribution of drugs.
Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications to ensure safety of the patient.
Maintained accurate records of medication administration, including dosage, route, time administered and patient responses.
Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Parkside Elementary Marshall School District
Marshall, MN
02.2014 - 03.2021
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Travel Counselor/Reservation Agent
Schwan Food Company
Marshall, MN
06.1992 - 10.2008
Responsible for making and modifying domestic and international airline, car, hotel, limo, rail, and corporate jet reservations as requested by business and leisure travelers.
Coordinated executive meetings, planned events, catering, and assigned banquet rooms for large groups, up to several hundred people.
Processed reservations, ticketing, car rental, and hotel accommodations.
Answered inquiries for schedules, accommodations, procedures, and policies.
Provided solutions to conflicts within strict deadlines and a high level of pressure.
Assembled documentation, such as tickets, travel insurance policies, and itineraries.
Responsible for implementation of and compliance with corporate travel policy and mandated to report abuse.
Nominated for the Marvin M. Schwan Heritage of Quality Award.
Completed several Schwan's University courses including Ethics and Professionalism.