Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Avera Health Sponsorship Recipient
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Tayten Aasheim

Canton,SD

Summary

Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically. Strong understanding of medical equipment operation and patient monitoring techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician/HUC

Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.

Laborer

Journey Construction
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas with use of a forklift/telehandler.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Concrete, forming, and rebar work

Grounds Crew Member

Hiawatha Golf Club
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Demonstrated flexibility in daily responsibilities by adapting to changing weather conditions or emergent project needs.
  • Maintained equipment in optimal condition by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Improved safety on the grounds by promptly removing debris.
  • Various mowing and weed removal throughout the course

Floorhand/Cashier

Bomgaars
06.2020 - 06.2022

- Shelf stocking

- Forklift operator

- Item assembly

- Assisted customers with finding various items around the store

Bagger/Carryout

Sunshine Foods
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Assisting with carrying out goods.
  • Placed customer's purchased goods into bags

Education

No Degree - Nursing

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Canton High School
Canton, SD
05-2023

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • ADL support
  • Specimen collection
  • Infection control
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient positioning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support

Certification

BLS Certified

Timeline

Patient Care Technician/HUC

Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Laborer

Journey Construction
06.2023 - 08.2023

Grounds Crew Member

Hiawatha Golf Club
07.2021 - 09.2022

Floorhand/Cashier

Bomgaars
06.2020 - 06.2022

Bagger/Carryout

Sunshine Foods
01.2018 - 06.2020

No Degree - Nursing

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Canton High School

Avera Health Sponsorship Recipient

Awarded by Avera Health – [2025]
Selected as a recipient of the Avera Health Sponsorship for demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to healthcare service, and potential to contribute to the mission of compassionate, community-focused care. This sponsorship supports my education and includes ongoing professional development opportunities and mentorship from Avera Health professionals.