Paige Gahagan
Summary
Current undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Global Health. Compassionate and caring Certified Nursing Assistant with 2.5 years of experience caring for residents in an assisted living facility. Eager to expand my knowledge of the medical field and health science through opportunities involving research and caring for patients in new settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ellen's Home of Germantown North
Germantown , Wisconsin
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to supervisor
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Provided emotional support and empathy to patients and families during difficult times
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines
Part-Time Team Member/Stocker
Menards
Germantown , Wisconsin
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals
- Worked hard to quickly learn required tasks to maximize performance
- Addressed customer needs by responding to specific requests
- Restocked supplies at individual work stations to assist team members in meeting demands
- Stocked shelves and ensured inventory levels were adequate
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2025
High School Diploma -
Menomonee Falls High School
Menomonee Falls, WI06.2021
Skills
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2022
Affiliations
Aspiring Physicians Assistant Association
- Regular member, Fall 2022 - present
- Volunteer with fellow members in events such as blood drives and distributing frozen meals to UW-Madison students
- Participate in social events where we have the opportunity to learn more about the Physician Assistant profession
Care for a Cause
- Regular member, Fall 2023 - present
- Volunteer and support with fellow members for affordable childcare centers that support low-income families
Health Professions Society
- Regular member, Fall 2023 - present
- Share interest with fellow students interested in healthcare professions through volunteer work and social events to learn and become exposed to a variety of medical and health-related fields
Accomplishments
Dean's List
- Fall 2022
- Fall 2023
- Spring 2024
Scholarships
- Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation Scholarship, 2021
- Humana Foundation Scholarship, 2022
- Menomonee Falls Little League Scholarship, 2021
Leadership Experience
Camp Counselor, Camp Odayin, Elkhorn, WI
- June 2024
- Volunteered as a summer camp counselor for children ages 6 to 18 with heart disease
- Organized and led various activities centered around providing an encouraging, safe, and inclusive environment for the campers
- Provided campers with a sense of belonging by creating meaningful connections and a positive dynamic
Timeline
CNA
Ellen's Home of Germantown North
07.2022 - Current
Part-Time Team Member/Stocker
Menards
07.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2022
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School Diploma -
Menomonee Falls High School
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