Hi, I’m
Nicole Carlson
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kootenai HealthCoeur d'Alene, ID
Certified Nurse Assistant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Valley Senior LivingGrand Forks, ND
Certified Nursing Assistant
09.2011 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered high-quality care 8-10 patients in nursing home facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
Homefront Assisted LivingBemidji, MN
Personal Care Assistant
05.2008 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Delivered high-quality care 7 patients in nursing home facility
Garden Lane Assisted LivingBemidji, MN
Personal Care Assistant
11.2008 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Delivered high-quality care 8 patients in nursing home facility
Education
Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji, MN
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing
Kelliher Public School Kelliher, MN
High School Diploma
05.2007
Skills
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Family Support and Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Trustworthy Companion
- Nursing Standards
- Nursing Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kootenai Health
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living
09.2011 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Garden Lane Assisted Living
11.2008 - 04.2010
Personal Care Assistant
Homefront Assisted Living
05.2008 - 08.2011
Northwest Technical College
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing
Kelliher Public School
High School Diploma
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