Misty Oakgrove
Saint Joseph,MN
Summary
Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts, and driven to perform successfully in a solitary role or as part of a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity
Minneapolis, MN
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
Foster Care Assistant
Red Lake Family and Children Services
Red Lake, MN
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Actively sought out new placement opportunities for children who had been removed from their previous homes due to neglect or abuse.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors and other caseworkers to discuss ongoing cases and review best practices for client management.
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of foster care families.
- Coordinated with other agencies, such as court systems, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that families were receiving necessary services.
- Scheduled meetings with possible parents to establish eligibility for foster care.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
Red Lake CAP/Weatherization
Oshkiimaajitahdah
Redby, MN
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Application Intakes.
- Paid electric and propane bills.
PCA/CNA
Jourdain Perpich Extended Care
Red Lake, MN
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
PCA/CNA
Sanford Health
Bemidji, MN
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Red Lake Nation College
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
GED -
Bemidji Community Education
Bemidji, MN01-2012
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research methodology
- Presentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Documentation skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Presidents List - Fall 2024 Semester - Red Lake College
Timeline
Research Assistant
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity
03.2025 - 03.2025
Foster Care Assistant
Red Lake Family and Children Services
11.2018 - 07.2019
Red Lake CAP/Weatherization
Oshkiimaajitahdah
08.2018 - 11.2018
PCA/CNA
Jourdain Perpich Extended Care
01.2014 - 09.2014
PCA/CNA
Sanford Health
07.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts -
Red Lake Nation College
GED -
Bemidji Community Education
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