BONITA QUINN
Saint Paul
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Aide providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situation. Will be attending nursing school beginning in Spring of 2024. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Wedding photographer with a B.A. in Art and minors in Design and Retail Merchandising from the University of Minnesota.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
12.2018 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Nursing Assistant/Telemetry Technician
Regions Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
Wedding Photographer
Bellagala
01.2021 - Current
- Wedding Photography Lead
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Editing
- Client Relations and customer service creating individualized wedding timelines
Owner, Photographer
Bonita Jane Photography
07.2017 - Current
- Family, pet, portrait, and wedding photographer
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintaining website and blog
- Marketing, designing advertising materials, billing
Owner, Pet Sitter
Sit, Stay, And Play Saint Paul
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained website and blog
- Gave animals proper attention and care to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Marketing, designed advertising materials, photography for website, advertising, client relations and customer service, and billing
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
Education
ABSN (Accelerated BSN) - Nursing
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN08.2025
NHA/CET - EKG Technician
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Red Wing, MN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Design, Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving
- Critical Thinking
- Word, Power Point, Microsoft Office- 7 years
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/Telemetry Technician
Regions Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Wedding Photographer
Bellagala
01.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
12.2018 - Current
Owner, Photographer
Bonita Jane Photography
07.2017 - Current
Owner, Pet Sitter
Sit, Stay, And Play Saint Paul
08.2015 - 12.2017
ABSN (Accelerated BSN) - Nursing
Concordia University
NHA/CET - EKG Technician
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Design, Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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