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Education
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Myra Steffen

Emmetsburg,Iowa

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. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, Iowa
08.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Administered medications under the nurse's supervision.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, Iowa
10.2022 - Current
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Corn Detasseler

Corteva
Algona, Iowa
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked with a team to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding food safety regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols.
  • Educated new workers on proper techniques for detasseling corn stalks.
  • Removed tassels from top of corn plants to prevent from self-pollination.
  • Ensured that all tassels were properly detasseled.
  • Directed new crew members in methods of pulling tassels and stems from corn plants.

Certified Babysitter

Varies
Emmetsburg, Iowa
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Followed all instructions provided by parents regarding childcare needs and preferences.
  • Monitored bedtimes, nap times, and wake-up times to ensure that the schedule was followed.
  • Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles and providing comfort during nap times.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and children through active listening and understanding.
  • Read books aloud to help teach language skills, increase vocabulary and foster imagination.
  • Gave medication at appropriate times while ensuring proper dosage amounts were taken.
  • Assisted parents with the care of their children by feeding, bathing and dressing them.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • HIPAA protocols
  • EMR / EHR
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient education
  • Emotional support
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship - Recent High School Graduate
  • Alumni Dependent Scholarship
  • Edmund Willis Scholarship
  • Gene Leonard
  • We Believe Biology
  • Iowa Vocational Grant
  • PEO Chapter BK Scholarship
  • TRIO - SSS Aspires Supplemental Scholarship
  • Trio/Summer STEP Course
  • Raymond Hasbrook Scholarship
  • Hughes, Brennan & Wirtz
  • Emmetsburg Educational Foundation

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medial Assistant
  • Certified Babysitter

Affiliations

  • Low intense exercise- walks
  • High intense exercise- sand volleyball, pickleball, and paddleboard

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Ruthven Community Care Center
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ruthven Community Care Center
10.2022 - Current

Corn Detasseler

Corteva
07.2020 - 07.2021

Certified Babysitter

Varies
07.2015 - 07.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Iowa Lakes Community College

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