Chippewa Falls, WI
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ANN M. JENSEN
OBJECTIVE
Hardworking, dependable and motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 11+ years of experience in providing quality care to a wide variety of patients ranging from strokes, spinal cord injuries and TBI injuries and CPR certified. Accomplished becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptor which trains all new Certified Nursing Assistants when hired to the unit. A member of the Rehab Processing Committee which involves Social workers, Rn’s, Occupational, Speech and Physical therapists along with Assistant Director for a more efficient and better flow of daily efforts with patients and staff. Aiming to provide my experience and my knowledge at your facility.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Providing quality care to patients including ADL’s, monitoring and recording and communicating medical conditions of up to 19 patients per day to several RN’s. In a timely manner getting patients bathed, dressed and up before therapies and meals, transferring patients from bed to their wheelchairs, collecting blood sugars, vitals, I’s and O’s, and toileting and communicating information to Rn’s. Stocking all linens and supplies. Being a CNA Preceptor I train and mentor all new CNA’s on our unit. Assist with Speech, Physical and Occupational therapists in patient’s therapy times.
Collaborated with 3-4 nursing staff and several therapists to create a calm and peaceful environment.
EXPERIENCE
Certified Nursing Assistant, HSHS SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
August 2007-Present
Responsibilities are assisting with up to 19 patients per day for ADL’s, dressing and therapies, meals and toileting patients. Communicating with Rn’s if a patient’s medical condition changes. CNA Preceptor and a member of the Rehab Processing Committee.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Syverson Nursing Home
September 2006- August 2007
Responsibilities were working with a partnered CNA and caring for up to 24 residents with their daily cares and meals. Communicate with a Rn assigned to those residents with I’s and O’s, vitals, and any change in their medical conditions.
Grace Lutheran Foundation/Syverson Nursing Home, Eau Claire, WI 54701
September 20056-October 2006, 2 week course with clinicals provided by Red Cross and Grace Lutheran Foundation.
Attended a course in Certified Nursing Assistant Program with the Grace Lutheran Foundation and Syverson Nursing Home. They provided a 1 week classroom course with a Red Cross Instructor and then a 1 week clinical training with the same Instructor and working with them for 6 months. Worked with that company for 1-2 years and was offered a job with Sacred Heart the Rehabilitaion unit.
You might want to include your GPA here and a brief summary of relevant coursework, awards, and honors.
COMMUNICATION
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with Rn’s, Therapists, Doctors, patients of all diverse backgrounds and their family members. Working as a team and using problem solving skills to create a calm atmosphere.
LEADERSHIP
CNA Preceptor 2013-Present
CNA member of the Rehab Processing Committee January 2016-Present
CNA certified in Care of Older Adults Conference June 2016
Certificate of Achievement for Team of the Month Award for February 2010 for the Rehabilitation Unit for excellence and to perform the extraordinary.
REFERENCES
Julie Thalacker
Assistant Director of the Rehabilitation Unit, 9th Floor
715-***-****, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
Lisa Bauer
Registered Nurse
715-***-****, Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
Laurie Deboer
Ward Clerk/CNA/Rehabilitation Office
715-***-****, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
Linda Hayes
Certified Nursing Assistant
715- -, Oakleaf Surgical Hospital