Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Natalie Breen

Dubuque,IA

Summary

I am a certified nursing assistant with 2 years of experience working in skilled, healthcare, and independent living, excelling in direct patient care with geriatric residents. I am a reliable employee dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. I work as a healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. I bring strong skills in patient monitoring, effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Home
Dubuque, IA
07.2023 - Current

Bethany Home has 120 beds, including healthcare, memory care, and independent living. A usual shift would have a 2:18 ratio. As a certified nursing assistant I have many tasks to ensure the safety and quality of life of residents.

  • proper peri cares and bathing
  • ambulation and transferring
  • feeding and intakes
  • disposal of linen/garbage.
  • taking residents to activities
  • engaging in one on one activities
  • monitor vital signs
  • online charting
  • showing compassion and interest in each resident and the stories that they hold
  • providing a home like environment

Dietary Aide

Presbyterian Homes
Dubuque, IA
08.2022 - 11.2023

As a dietary aide I assisted in the preparation and serving of meals to residents in a care facility. I followed meal plans and diets for care dependent residents.

  • dish-washing
  • sweeping/mopping
  • organization
  • some cooking and prepping of meals
  • effective communication and team work

Dietary Aide

Bethany Home
Dubuque, IA
01.2021 - 07.2023

As a dietary aide I assisted in the preparation and serving of meals to residents in a care facility. I followed specific meal plans and diets for independent and care-dependent residents

  • memorizing preferences
  • dish-washing
  • sweeping/mopping
  • organization
  • baking
  • communication and team work
  • delivery of trays
  • clearing tables

Education

Pre-Nursing - Nursing

Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Safety precautions
  • Mobility and Positioning Assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Urinary catheter/colostomy care
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient/Family relationships
  • Infection control procedures
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Effective communication skills
  • Passion for my job

Certification

  • CNA certification in Iowa
  • GED (HiSet)
  • Working towards BLS

Additional Information

Outside Activites

  • play/teach guitar to children and elderly as a volunteer
  • visit nursing homes around Dubuque on Christmas to sing and play music for them

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Home
07.2023 - Current

Dietary Aide

Presbyterian Homes
08.2022 - 11.2023

Dietary Aide

Bethany Home
01.2021 - 07.2023

Pre-Nursing - Nursing

Northeast Iowa Community College