Mariah Bowman
Waupun,WI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
CBS Helping Hands LLC
Chippewa Falls, WI
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
- Taught clients how to manage stress through relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.
- Organized recreational activities to improve socialization among clients.
- Supported families of clients by offering guidance on managing challenging behaviors.
- Encouraged positive relationships between peers by facilitating discussions about feelings and emotions.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Hastings Senior Health and Living
Hastings, MN
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Medication Nursing Assistant
Lake Hallie Memory Care
Chippewa Falls, WI
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with medication administration, ensuring accuracy and safety of patients.
- Monitored patient response to medications, reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Educated patients on proper use of prescribed medications, side effects and drug interactions as needed.
- Managed the preparation of medications for distribution, including counting tablets and capsules, measuring liquids, labeling containers and packaging products for delivery.
- Assisted with managing medication inventory by tracking usage, ordering new stock and disposing expired drugs according to established protocols.
- Conducted routine rounds throughout clinical units verifying availability of necessary supplies for medication administration.
- Evaluated patient charts prior to administering medications to ensure accurate information is documented accurately.
Caregiver
R.E.M Group
Cadott, WI
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Waitress
Dylan's Dairy
Cornell, WI
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WISkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Transporting patients
- Monitoring fluids
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Vital sign recording
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Condition Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Lifting
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Activity Coordination
- Range of motion exercises
- Maintaining privacy
- Respiratory equipment training
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Ambulation Assistance
- Compassionate
- Meal Planning
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Adaptable
- Activity Planning
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- Reliable team player
- Light Housekeeping
- Admitting support
- Responding to emergencies
- Able to lift 70 pounds
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- CNA 2023
Timeline
CNA
CBS Helping Hands LLC
09.2023 - 10.2024
CNA
Hastings Senior Health and Living
06.2023 - 01.2024
Medication Nursing Assistant
Lake Hallie Memory Care
01.2022 - 02.2023
Caregiver
R.E.M Group
09.2016 - 03.2018
Waitress
Dylan's Dairy
05.2015 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Northcentral Technical College
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