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Samuel Christensen

Cottage Grove,MN

Summary

Focused patient care professional dedicated to providing prompt, ethical, and empathetic care guided by best practices. Utilizing interdisciplinary care team to promote best patient outcomes and satisfaction. Diversified experience within palliative, medical-surgical, behavioral health, and intensive care. Bringing the ability to effectively assess and anticipate client needs and implement necessary interventions depending on client situation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Regions Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Home Health Aide

Woodbury Estates
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis
05.2021

Skills

  • Mobility Devices
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Medical Terminology
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Patient Safety
  • Computer Literacy
  • Safety Protocols
  • Aseptic Guidelines
  • Patient Data Management Systems

Certification

  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
  • NCET - ECG Technician
  • Nurse Manager Certificate Program (NMCP) - 45 Hours
  • BLS Provider Training 3/2022-3/2024

Affiliations

  • Army National Guard (2015-Present): Intelligence Analyst


Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Regions Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Home Health Aide

Woodbury Estates
12.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University, St. Paul

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Samuel Christensen