Nikki Bastarache
Osawatomie,KS
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience in psych and skilled nursing. providing emotional support and patience with every patient. Proven ability to multitask with effective time management. Committed to maintaining confidentiality. Outstanding ability to communicate effectively through stressful situations. Capability to think clearly yet quickly. Extremely compassionate and the drive to help and care for others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Springhill Care and Rehab
10.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Medicalodges
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Server
The Other Place Restaurant
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Home Health Aide
Home Health of Phoenix
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Maricopa County Animal Shelter
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
- Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cortez High
Phoenix, AZ03.2014
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
CNA
Springhill Care and Rehab
10.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Medicalodges
01.2024 - 08.2024
Server
The Other Place Restaurant
08.2020 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Home Health of Phoenix
06.2015 - 05.2017
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Maricopa County Animal Shelter
08.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Cortez High
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