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Santana Alvstad

Stanley,ND

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/RA

MCHC
Stanley, ND
07.2001 - 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Preschool Teacher

Wee Care Learning Center
Stanley, North Dakota
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stanley High School
Stanley, ND
05.2004

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Basic Life Support
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • CNA Certification
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Assisting with Daily Living

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant in ND and MT
  • RA-Restorative Assistant to Physical Therapist
  • BLS/CPR

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Wee Care Learning Center
08.2015 - 05.2017

CNA/RA

MCHC
07.2001 - Current

High School Diploma -

Stanley High School
Santana Alvstad