Maren Pedersen
Delano,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate new graduate nurse with over 5 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Attentive to all aspects of patient medical and personal needs. Committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, while prioritizing patient safety and ensuring satisfaction within the facility. Goals include advocating for patients, promoting autonomy and patient-centered care, and fostering teamwork in the workplace. Seeking full-time employment at a hospital or clinic, with a particular interest in cardiac rehab, cardiac step-down, behavioral health nursing, and psychiatric nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
1
1
Award
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Benedictine Living Center (Marywood)
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Long-term memory care (Alzheimer's & dementia)
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Family Nanny
Nanny
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Multiple Children (newborn-12 yrs)
- Summer Employment
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
ACCRA Care
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Agency located in Hopkins, MN
- Previous Company: Lifeworks in Eagan, MN (06/17-01/18)
- Long-term Care (Disabled Adolescents/Epilepsy)
- Family located in Stillwater, MN (Family switched agencies from Lifeworks to ACCRA)
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Good Samaritan Society
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Long-Term Care (Advanced Assisted Living)
- Summer Employment
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Estates at Greeley
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Long-Term Care (Advanced Assisted Living)
- Summer Employment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MN06.2018
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Quick problem solver
- Medication assistance
- Involvement with all activities of daily living (ADL)
- Previous caretaker for long-term/memory care residents
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Calm & level headed under stress
- Charting experience
- Understands infection control procedures
- Works well individually and as a team
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse, 09/2024
- First Aid/BLS Red Cross, 09/2023
- Seizure Training, 03/2019
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, 07/2018
- PCA - Personal Care Assistant, 04/2017
- Lucille Allard Scholarship, 5/2023
Timeline
Family Nanny
Nanny
05.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Good Samaritan Society
05.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Estates at Greeley
06.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Benedictine Living Center (Marywood)
01.2019 - 07.2024
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
ACCRA Care
06.2017 - 11.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Stillwater Area High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Superior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
References
- Benedictine Living Center (Marywood), 935 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN, 55811, (218) 522-8900
- Rochelle Quandt, (612) 472-0712
- Additional References Available Upon Request
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