Merisa Mogensen
Lester Prairie,Minnesota
Summary
Nursing professional with 15 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in long-term care and home settings. Expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, particularly for individuals with Dementia and disabilities, while ensuring safety and dignity in daily living. Currently pursuing a Registered Nurse career with an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Rasmussen University. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and compassionate bedside manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens at Winsted (Monarch)
Winsted, MN
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elim Homes
Watertown, Minnesota
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported residents in mobility and transportation throughout the facility.
CNA/TMA
Cedar Crest Estates
Silver Lake, Minnesota
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Participated in training new aides on medication administration procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elim Homes
Watertown, Minnesota
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN03-2026
GED -
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN01-2011
Lester Prairie High School
Lester Prairie, MNSkills
- Patient care and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records management
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration
- Geriatric and dementia care
- End-of-life support
- Basic life support
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens at Winsted (Monarch)
05.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elim Homes
10.2016 - 05.2017
CNA/TMA
Cedar Crest Estates
01.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elim Homes
02.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
GED -
Ridgewater College
Lester Prairie High School