Megan Gunnink
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 5 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Flexible team player with a positive and upbeat nature. Time management and quality of cares is demonstrated day to day with patient interaction. Compassionate in all roles and aspects of life, including work. Always eager to help contribute to different teams and is always willing to learn new things. Very organized and dependable to manage multiple priorities and situations. Works well with others in all ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PCP/PCT
Avera Heart Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
12.2020 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing including blood draws.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted nurses and Cath Lab team as a "line pull" tech by pulling and tending to sheaths that remain in place in arteries and veins after cath lab procedures.
CNA/RA
Edgebrook Care Center
Edgerton , Minnesota
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Assistant Teacher
Lutheran Social Services
Sioux Falls , South Dakota
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
Nanny
Family Friend - Bryce Gens
Chandler, Minnesota
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Transported children to and from summer activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05.2024
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Linen Replacements
- Surgical Preparation
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Emotional and Social Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Mobility Assistance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- CPR/BLS certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care Quality
- Emergency Response
- Phlebotomy Training
- Heavy Lifting
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Positioning
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- Works well with all ages
Accomplishments
In 2018-2019, I received a Caregivers of Minnesota Award for my work as a CNA at the facility, Edgebrook Care Center/
Timeline
PCP/PCT
Avera Heart Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Lutheran Social Services
08.2020 - 08.2021
CNA/RA
Edgebrook Care Center
09.2017 - 12.2021
Nanny
Family Friend - Bryce Gens
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sioux Falls