Brooke Nelson
Long Prairie
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in patient care, emotional support, and community integration. Committed to enhancing the well-being of clients through effective communication and personalized care plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Step
Browerville
05.2025 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Documented daily activities and progress in client records to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Modified existing programs to align with individual client goals and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Instructed clients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
CNA
Galeon
Osakis
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Supported patients in daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped patients with mobility, using assistive devices as needed.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive living environment.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Coordinated safe transport of residents between facility areas, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Long Prairie
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at a popular ice cream and grill restaurant.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front counter and dining area daily.
- Handled cash register operations, including cash management and end-of-shift reconciliation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours at the restaurant.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie/Grey Eagle
Long Prairie, MN05-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Special needs care
- Case management
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Social interaction
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Step
05.2025 - Current
CNA
Galeon
05.2024 - 05.2025
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
05.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie/Grey Eagle