Moira Wendot
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Detail-oriented caregiver known for ensuring patient safety and comfort. Experienced in monitoring health conditions and facilitating community activities. Ready to leverage expertise in quality assurance and personalized care to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host Home Provider
Iowa Nursing and Rehab
Clive, IA
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Coordinated transportation and community engagement activities to promote social inclusion.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare staff for timely interventions.
Dispatch
Elgon Logistics
Clive, IA
04.2020 - Current
- Kept customers informed of service trucks' whereabouts and expected time of service.
- Sorted and distributed incoming work orders to appropriate departments for confirmation of accuracy.
- Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
- Documented services performed, operations information and dispatch details in system.
CMA/CNA
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
DMACC
Des Moines, IASome College (No Degree) -
South Western Community College
Creston, IASkills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Mobility Assistance
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Records Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Monitoring Fluids
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Client Documentation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Records Management
- Community Activities
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Iowa Nursing and Rehab
04.2025 - Current
Dispatch
Elgon Logistics
04.2020 - Current
CMA/CNA
Calvin Community
06.2014 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
South Western Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
DMACC