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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Maiken Mest

Quakertown,PA
Maiken Mest

Summary

Passionate Practical Nurse with 12 years of health care experience providing patient care in skilled, rehab, long-term, assisted living, home care, and hospital administrative functions. Strong skills combined with the ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. A nursing team member who provides satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.


Overview

6
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

IntelyCare

LPN
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for 37 to 47 residents, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and documented results.
  • Worked at 17 different facilities for skilled and personal care.

GHR - General Healthcare Resources

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed and maintained 12- 24 patient rooms, shared living areas, and nursing stations.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in the EMR system.
  • I am still with GHR as an LPN and not as a CNA.

Delta T Staffing

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted residents with mobility needs, moving to and from beds, Hoyer lift, gait belts, wheelchairs, and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Helped IDD (Intellectual Development Disorder) residents effectively manage ADL, bathing, prep & cook special meals in 8 different group home care settings in varied counties.
  • Increased ADL performance in dementia clients.

Northampton County Gracedale Nursing Home

Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Answered call bells and supported patient comfort and safety.
  • Complied with all county-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for an average of 12-24 patients per shift in a skilled facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all resident needs and standards.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives

Education

Kingdom University
Fort Worth, TX

Master of Science from Whole Medicine & Healing Nutritiion
12.2024

University Overview

  • Honor Roll

Falcon Institute Of Health & Science
Bethlehem, PA

LPN from Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2021

Northampton County Gracedale
Nazareth, PA

Certification from Certified Nurse Assistant
09.2018

University Overview

  • Awarded as the top person of the class at a 99% course grade

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Bachelor of Science from Internet Marketing
06.2012

University Overview

  • Awarded Salutatorian, runner up for Valedictorian
  • Won 5 Course Director Awards
  • Member of Golden Key International Honour Society

Country Meadows
Allentown, PA

Certification from Medicine Technician

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA

Diploma from Medical Office Assistance

Muhlenberg Hospital
Bethlehem, PA

Certificate from Administrative Partner

Skills

  • LPN licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Nurse Call Bell Systems
  • Behavioral, Dementia, IDD, and Alzheimer's Experience
  • Rehab, Skills, Long-Term Care & Behavioral Care
  • Tracheostomy care and suctioning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient-Focused Care and Therapeutic Communications
  • Adult-Child-Infant CPR, AED, BLS
  • Electronic Charting QMAR, PCC
  • End of life care

Languages

Danish

Timeline

LPN

IntelyCare
02.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

GHR - General Healthcare Resources
05.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northampton County Gracedale Nursing Home
11.2018 - 01.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delta T Staffing
05.2018 - 01.2021

Kingdom University

Master of Science from Whole Medicine & Healing Nutritiion

Falcon Institute Of Health & Science

LPN from Licensed Practical Nurse

Northampton County Gracedale

Certification from Certified Nurse Assistant

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science from Internet Marketing

Country Meadows

Certification from Medicine Technician

Ashworth College

Diploma from Medical Office Assistance

Muhlenberg Hospital

Certificate from Administrative Partner
Maiken Mest