Samantha Bertsch
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple View Memory Care
Grand Forks, ND
04.2024 - Current
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Devils Lake, North Dakota
07.2010 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MNSome College (No Degree) - Pre -Nursing Studies
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, North DakotaSkills
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Conducting intakes
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control procedures
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Reliable team player
- Helping with medication
- Intake recording
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Mobility assistance
- End-of-life care
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting
- Bathing assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Positioning patients
- Urinary catheter care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant #33753
Expiration Date 01/11/2026
MAII #33753
Expiration Date 01/11/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple View Memory Care
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Grand Forks
02.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
07.2010 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre -Nursing Studies
Lake Region State College