Nicole Swanson
Thief River Falls,MN
Summary
As you can see, I have the most experience in healthcare, but I would like to try something new. I'm good at multi-tasking and I work well with others. I like having and sharing new ideas and helping anywhere I possibly can. I can offer you a friendly, smiling face every day. I am very good with people. I can handle stressful situations and calm people down if they are upset. I care about what others need and want. I am very experienced in that category. I am very good with computers; I'm a fast learner and willing to learn new things.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Provider
Prairie Community Services
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
Med Tech
Valley Home Assisted Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Distributed meds at assigned med times
- Served meals
- Charted at the end of shifts
- Answered call lights
- Assisted with resident falls/accidents
- Reported accidents to nurse
Dispatcher
Greg Hanson Trucking
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Negotiated rates with brokers to provide logistics for drivers and coordinate delivery times
- Leveraged GPS devices and computer programs to plan routes, update brokers or advise drivers about upcoming issues/weather
- Matched bills of lading and reconciled quantities to verify items shipped
- Filed billing and invoices
- Cleaned the office during downtime
Nursing Assistant
Greenbush Manor Nursing Home
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care
- Answered call lights
- Assisted residents to the bathroom, shower, meal times, and bedtime
- Used mechanical lifts to transfer non- ambulatory residents
Universal Worker
The Meadows Assisted Living
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights
- Served meals
- Cleaned up kitchen
- Laundry
- Gave meds and showers
- Visited with residents
- Did activities with residents
- Charted at the end of the shift
Cashier and Cook
Karlstad Korner (gas station)
04.2008 - 08.2013
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks
- Worked in the Hotstuff Pizza department
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change
- Restocked the beverage cooler
- Stocked food and supplies for the next shift
- Followed preparation laws to prevent food poisoning
- Followed state guidelines fir cleaning and sanitization practices
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art Teacher Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSome College (No Degree) - Art Teacher Education
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MNHigh School Diploma -
Tri-County High
Karlstad, MN06-2009
Skills
- Computer Skills: fast typer, fast learner
- Housekeeping Abilities
- Goal Setting and Tracking
- Safety Awareness
- Multi-tasking
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Transportation
- First Aid and Safety
- Charting and Documentation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Provider
Prairie Community Services
01.2024 - Current
Med Tech
Valley Home Assisted Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
Dispatcher
Greg Hanson Trucking
04.2018 - 06.2021
Nursing Assistant
Greenbush Manor Nursing Home
02.2017 - 03.2018
Universal Worker
The Meadows Assisted Living
06.2013 - 08.2016
Cashier and Cook
Karlstad Korner (gas station)
04.2008 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Art Teacher Education
University of North Dakota
Some College (No Degree) - Art Teacher Education
Northland Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Tri-County High
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