Pearl Meiers
Dimensions Living
Appleton,WI
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Responsible and attentive learner with successful experience in healthcare environments, a thorough understanding of the service industry, and a desire to continue accumulation of knowledge.
Work History
SERVER
1 Year 7 Months- Recently departed with company after being re-hired in October of 2025. Was also employed with company in 2024 between months of July and September. Almost three years of experience waiting on up to 20 tables in a fast-paced restaurant setting. Took orders accurately and promptly, hosted guests, prepared drinks, washed dishes, assisted in food preparation, and collaborated with chef in cooking and plating. Managed high-volume POS transactions with cash drawer accuracy. Multitasked effectively while managing resources and ensuring timely completion of assignments and tasks.
- Primary liaison between management with conflicting strategic visions.
- Mediated employee-management relations
- First point of contact for new hires
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
1 Year 8 Months- Administered medications including insulin, narcotics, breathing treatments, topical, and oral medications to patients and helped perform activities of daily living including but not limited to: meal assistance, ambulation, and dressing, in CBRF and assisted living settings.
- Performed accurate documentation of medication administration and patient information including changes in condition, completion of ADLs, and vital signs.
- Unit lead-supervising of 1-3 caregivers at a time and delegating tasks alongside completing patient care
- Night shift lead-supervising of 3-4 caregivers, keyholder of medications for entirety of building, first point of contact in emergencies
- Provided companionship, memorable experiences and exceptional care for residents in a senior living community, while maintaining strong, professional relationships with management, colleagues, and patient family members
- Participated in a mentorship program, engaging with peers to share knowledge and support professional development.
- Experience with housework and electronic troubleshooting
CNA
4 Months- Employed by agency
- Assisted patients with daily living activities in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and CBRF settings across Milwaukee area, enhancing their comfort and quality of life.
- Provided honest insight when internal affairs occurred within facilities
CNA
6 Months- Provided compassionate care to patients with terminal diagnoses, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort through end of life
- Worked directly under registered nurses, assisting in developing individualized care plans, implementation of care plans, monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patient conditions immediately
- Managed time proficiently, often traveling to multiple facilities a day, managing an ever-changing caseload of patients
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols and adjusting well to differing protocols amongst facilities.
- Built trusting relations with patients and families, providing most current information
CNA/Certified Medication Technician
5 Months- Primarily worked in the memory care CBRF portion of the building, responsible for managing 18 residents alongside another caregiver
- Administered medications, provided entertainment, and handled household tasks like laundry and meal cleanup while completing activities of daily living, and addressing general maintenance issues
- Provided direct communication with family members, doctors, hospice, and emergency responders
- Entrusted with making improvements to outdated protocols while keeping colleagues informed and assessing their responses to the changes.
- Managed conflicts between patients, patients experiencing distress, and patient-peer engagements while personally maintaining healthy stress responses
Education
CNA - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Aesthetics
Skills
Patient care
Cash handling
Medication administration
Medical charting systems
Multitasking
Team collaboration
Customer service
Certification
- Standard Precautions - June 29, 2022
- Fire Safety - July 21, 2022
- First Aid and Choking - December 28, 2022
- Medication Administration - April 7, 2023
Timeline
CNA/Certified Medication Technician
Dimensions Living
05.2025 - 10.2025Read More
CNA
Moments Hospice
09.2024 - 03.2025Read More
CNA
Nursing Centers
03.2024 - 07.2024Read More
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
Touchmark
06.2022 - 02.2024Read More
SERVER
Thai Ginger Bistro
03.2021 - 10.2022Read More
FVTC
Associate of Applied Science from Aesthetics
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FVTC
CNA from Nursing
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