Abigail Litfin
Glencoe
Summary
A recent nursing graduate and a compassionate healthcare professional with clinical rotation experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments while providing effective, safe patient care. Strong work ethic, dedication, effective communication skills, and ability to learn quickly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Minneapolis
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Little Blessings
Waconia
06.2023 - Current
- Provided faith-based learning and an enriching classroom environment.
- Communicated with co-teachers and parents to help children reach developmental milestones, such as potty training.
- Created weekly activities that correspond with the current theme.
- Implemented compassion in every aspect of care provided.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Stars Early Learning Academy
Cologne
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans.
- Used effective classroom management skills, and promoted a therapeutic learning environment.
- Delegated and supervised assistant teacher/aid.
- Positive communication with children and parents.
- Used a variety of resources to enhance learning.
- Assisted and helped with infants to school-age children, when needed.
Paraprofessional
Lakeside Elementary
Silver Lake
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Offered daily academic support in math, English, social studies, and science.
- Assisted students one-on-one.
- Worked on behavioral, emotional, and social support, and identifying student growth areas.
- Assisted in classroom instruction and supported.
- Communicate with children, and help them understand objectives.
- Protected students from dangers and helping to provide a safe learning environment.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
First Years Academy
Waconia
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervised and assisted 20 2- to 3-year-olds with their physical and emotional needs.
- Assisted in implementing the daily lesson plan to provide enriched learning.
- Ability to take the lead position when needed.
- Observed children's performance and learning, and documented both positive and negative points.
- Established and maintained a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment.
- Made sure health standards were exceeded by providing a clean and safe classroom.
Chiropractic Assistant
Eden Prairie ChiroCenter
Eden Prairie
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for new patient orientations, prescreening, x-ray or table prep, insurance verification, and HIPAA compliance.
- Supported the chiropractor and worked directly with the clinic staff in achieving clinic goals.
- In charge of scheduling and rescheduling patients in an effective and quick manner, to be available for the next phone call when it rings.
- Maintained a clean, inviting, and holistic environment for patients when entering the door.
- Supported in redesigning the clinic space by painting a mural on the main wall when entering the building.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Auburn Home
Waconia
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per diem CNA within surgical, acute care, rehabilitation, home healthcare, and nursing home settings.
- Put patient dignity at a high standard while minimizing discomfort as I carried out duties such as toileting, bedpans, drainage bags, and bathing.
- Transferred patients using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStand, as needed, ensuring patient care and safety while doing so.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Med-passer and Certified Nursing Assistant
New Perspective Senior Living
Waconia
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted over 30 residents in receiving their medications, including narcotics, in an observant and cautious manner, as well as charting accurately and correctly in the EMR.
- Assist residents with ADLs, such as mouth care, bathing, and continent care.
- Observed physical and emotional changes in the residents, and reported patient conditions to the nurse to effectively manage or improve their care.
- Creating a relaxing and safe environment for all residents, as well as their family members, when visiting.
Child Care Provider
Waconia Christian Child Care
Waconia
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised 10 to 30 children, ages 3 to 6, with the help of 1 to 2 other employees.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Provided first aid if needed.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN05-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Cloud State University
St Cloud, MN12-2018
High School Diploma -
Waconia High School
Waconia, MN06.2018
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- EMR / EHR
- Catheter change and preparation
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
- BBP Certified
- QPR Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Early Education Lead Teacher
Aliases
Abby Litfin
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
08.2024 - Current
Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Little Blessings
06.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Stars Early Learning Academy
03.2023 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional
Lakeside Elementary
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Preschool Teacher
First Years Academy
02.2022 - 10.2022
Chiropractic Assistant
Eden Prairie ChiroCenter
07.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Auburn Home
11.2020 - 07.2021
Med-passer and Certified Nursing Assistant
New Perspective Senior Living
05.2019 - 11.2020
Child Care Provider
Waconia Christian Child Care
06.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ridgewater College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Cloud State University
High School Diploma -
Waconia High School
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