Sallie Wettstein
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Right
01.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eshyft
02.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician/ Cna Course
Central Wisconsin Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
Caregiver
Fosnow Adult Family Home
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Adams Friendship Area High School
Friendship, WI05.2016
Skills
- Trustworthy Companion
- Inpatient Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Bed Transfers
- Responding to Emergencies
- Bathing and Dressing
- EMR Systems
- Documenting Behaviors
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Transporting Patients
- Patient Safety Management
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Calm Under Stress
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Monitoring Fluids
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Respiratory Failure
- Quality Patient Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Nursing Standards
- Intake Recording
- Recording Vital Signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Right
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eshyft
02.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician/ Cna Course
Central Wisconsin Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
Caregiver
Fosnow Adult Family Home
01.2016 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
High School Diploma -
Adams Friendship Area High School
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