Talynn Trytten
Saint Ansgar,IA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on experience in a nursing home setting, providing resident care and supporting individuals with a range of medical and daily living needs. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in nursing at NIACC.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs, Iowa
06.2024 - Current
- Provided Direct care to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, supporting individuals recovering from surgery, illness, and injury.
- Enhanced residents' quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, mobility, and repositioning to promote functional independence and facilitate progress toward returning home.
- Collaborated with nursing staff in wound management and care, effectively handling wound vacs, drains, catheters, and specialized equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Followed infection prevention practices and maintained a clean, safe care environment.
- Assisted residents with dementia, stroke-related impairments, and other cognitive or functional limitations.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, prioritizing comfort, dignity, and individual needs to support residents and their families during challenging times.
- Responded to behavioral changes and challenging resident behaviors using appropriate communication, safety awareness and assistance from nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan
Saint Ansgar, Iowa
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct resident care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Repositioned residents and assisted with safe transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Responded promptly to call lights and resident needs.
- Supported resident comfort, dignity, and participation in daily activities.
- Followed infection prevention practices and maintained clean, safe resident care areas.
- Documented care provided in resident records and shift reports.
Dietary Aide
Good Samaritan Society
Saint Ansgar, Iowa
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered food and snacks aligned with planned menu and patients' diet orders, supporting nutritional needs
- Assisted with special meal preparation and texture-modified diets for residents
- Followed infection control procedures during food handling and cleanup tasks
- Maintained sanitation standards by cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen work areas
- Performed thorough cleaning tasks to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment, including sweeping floors and wiping countertops, to ensure a safe kitchen environment
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-2028
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-2026
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-2026
Skills
- Empathetic, person-centered care
- Patient advocacy
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Active listening and therapeutic communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), North Iowa Area Community College, September 2026
- DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, August 2026
- DS 168 Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, January 2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nora Springs Care Center
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan
10.2023 - 06.2024
Dietary Aide
Good Samaritan Society
01.2022 - 10.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College