Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Kevin Ellison

Lakeville,MN

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Fairview Home Care & Hospice
2450 26th AVE South, Minneapolis MN
03.2014 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare
8951 33rd St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
01.2010 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Program Coordinator

New Challenges
Minneapolis, MN
  • Supervised 7 program staff members.
  • Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings.
  • Monitored team performance, including developing performance improvement plans and recommending achievement awards.
  • Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
  • Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with them to track progress.
  • Provided emotional support while with residents to develop long term plans and goals.
  • Referred residents and families to community resources to improve well-being and quality of life.

Education

Nursing Assistant - undefined

Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
2014

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Committed team player
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Wound care specialist

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Fairview Home Care & Hospice
03.2014 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare
01.2010 - Current

Program Coordinator

New Challenges

Nursing Assistant - undefined

Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Kevin Ellison