Samantha Birkholz
Tripoli,IA
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Western Home Communities
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Hospitality Coordinator
Western Home Communities
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised and assisted in training of all hospitality staff.
- Identified and resolved resident dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained inventory of all food items and kitchen equipment.
- Helped produce, organize, and implement quarterly menus for facility.
- Supervised to ensure the kitchens were organized, clean, and running efficiently.
- Followed and enforced proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.
CNA, Medication Manager
Lotus Above and Beyond Healthcare Staffing
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA07.2024
Associate of Arts - Professional Photography
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Compliance
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Empathic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- MM - Medication Manager
- CPR, BLS
- Mandatory Reporter, Adult and Child
- HIPPA
- OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
CNA
Western Home Communities
03.2023 - Current
Hospitality Coordinator
Western Home Communities
03.2023 - Current
CNA, Medication Manager
Lotus Above and Beyond Healthcare Staffing
10.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Associate of Arts - Professional Photography
Hawkeye Community College
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