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Samantha Palmer
Solway ,MN
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Blackduck High School
Blackduck, MN06-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
Accomplishments
I was a recipient of The DAISY Award in November of 2025.
I will be starting the Nursing program at Northwest Technical College in the fall of 2025.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Interests
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
High School Diploma -
Blackduck High School
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