Preston Olson
Garfield
Summary
Compassionate healthcare provider with hands-on experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Strong ability to assess patient needs and provide emotional support, ensuring a safe and comforting environment. Collaborative team player dedicated to improving care delivery and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
Colfax
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks and hygiene.
- Maintained accurate patient records to support effective care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers and promote comfort.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to enhance patient and family well-being.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments and equipment.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and concerns effectively.
- Provided timely responses to call lights to ensure patient comfort. promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
COPE Health Scholar
Spokane Multicare hospital
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care and comfort activities.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment used during exams or treatments.
Farmhand
Double J Farms
Garfield
06.2016 - 09.2025
- Provided daily care for livestock by feeding, watering, and monitoring their health.
- Monitored animal health, promptly identifying and reporting signs of illness to ensure timely care.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance farming processes and streamline operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate documentation of work activities, ensuring compliance and clarity using digital tools and paper logs. Using computer programs or paper logbooks.
Education
High School -
Garfield-Palouse High School
Palouse, WA06-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Care plan coordination
- Medical record management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
Community Service
- Garfield-Palouse Athletic Club, 12/01/22, Present, A group for youth sports has used my expertise and level headedness on many occasions for sports, specifically as a volunteer. I have built connections with many people in my community through officiating their kid's games.
- Lions Club Events, 09/01/22, Present, The Lions Club hosts many events in my community including breakfasts and tournaments. I have helped at every event they have hosted since September 2022.
- Haunted Palouse, 10/01/19, Present, Almost every year, the town of Palouse puts on an event called Haunted Palouse. I have provided help since I was 12 years old, and have continued to lend my support wherever needed.
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certification - Washington State Certified, Issued May of 2024
- National EKG Technician Certification - Nationally Certified, Issued August of 2026
- National Telemetry Technician Certification - Nationally Certified, Issued August of 2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
COPE Health Scholar
Spokane Multicare hospital
09.2025 - 03.2026
Farmhand
Double J Farms
06.2016 - 09.2025
High School -
Garfield-Palouse High School