Paige Grasty
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Driven psychiatric nursing assistant with a proven track record at the University of Iowa Health Care, enhancing patient care through effective communication and crisis intervention. Skilled in multitasking and adaptability, I significantly improved patient monitoring accuracy and safety management, fostering positive outcomes and relationships. Expert in de-escalation techniques and patient support, I consistently deliver high-quality care and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
UNiversity of Iowa Health Care
10.2023 - Current
- Performed intake triage, vitals and assisted patients with mental health screenings.
- Worked with patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Answered daily office phone calls for appointments, questions and visitation rules.
- Maintained patient rooms by making beds, sweeping units and wiping down surfaces.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Supervised safety, behavior and actions during scheduled and emergency trips off campus.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Waitress Supervisor
The Dairy Shoppe
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Waitress Supervisor
Dexfield Diner and Pub
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School
Adel, IA05.2022
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Admission
- Patient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Task Prioritization
- Patient Records Documentation
- Safety Management
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Des Moines Area Community College - 2023 to present
Timeline
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
UNiversity of Iowa Health Care
10.2023 - Current
Waitress Supervisor
Dexfield Diner and Pub
12.2022 - 01.2023
Waitress Supervisor
The Dairy Shoppe
04.2018 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Des Moines Area Community College - 2023 to present
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