Montana Ellis
Dunkerton,IA
Summary
I considered myself a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
UnityPoint Health - Waterloo
Waterloo, Iowa
01.2023 - Current
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
Certified Medication Aide
Northcrest Specialty Care
Waterloo, Iowa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.a
- Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
- Calculated dosages accurately based on physician orders and age-specific dosing guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northcrest Specialty Care
Waterloo, Iowa
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunkerton Community School
Dunkerton 05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IAEMT Certification - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Patient Documentation
- Companionship And Emotional Support
- Compassionate Client Care
- Daily Living Assistance
- Care Documentation
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Hospice Aide
UnityPoint Health - Waterloo
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Northcrest Specialty Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northcrest Specialty Care
01.2018 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Dunkerton Community School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
EMT Certification - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College