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HEATHER MCALLAN

Golden Valley

Summary

Pragmatic Certified Nursing Assistant with over two decades in nursing, specializing in geriatric care. Strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of medical standards ensure high-quality patient support. Committed to maintaining safe and comfortable environments for residents.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/RA

Amira Choice Of Minnetonka
Minnetonka
07.2024 - Current

Assist residents with ADLs

Collected and recorded vital signs and weight to track patient health status.

Assisted patients with mobility using hoyer lifts and EZ stands to enhance independence.

Administered medications according to prescribed schedules to ensure patient compliance.

Charting

CNA

Grape Tree Medical Staffing
Brooklyn Park
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Maintained clean and safe environments for residents at all times.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

McIntosh Senior Living
Mcintosh
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • - Patient Care: Assisting residents with daily activities - daily living, bathing, dressing, and eating
  • - Measure & record vital signs, intakes & outputs
  • - Assist residents in moving in & out of beds, bath, wheelchairs
  • - Documentation in various computer programs

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Nursing & Rehab
Bagley
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • - Patient Care: Assisting residents with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, eating
  • - Obtaining vital signs, intake & outputs
  • - Proper documentation in computer
  • - Monitor and report changes in resident health status
  • - Participate in continuing education & training programs

Certified Nursing Assistant/Assisting Designated Coordinator

Eagles Wing Inc
Bemidji
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • - Patient Care: Assisting clients with Activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, and eating
  • - Obtain vital signs, pass daily medication
  • - Meal planning, grocery shopping
  • - Community outings, doctor appointments
  • - Keep detailed records of clients' finances, audits
  • - Charting & document of all clients

CNA

Cornerstone Nursing & Rehab
Bagley
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.

CNA

Jourdain Percpich Extended Care
Red Lake
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Cleaning of rooms, stock supplies
  • Use of hoyers & ez stands

CNA

State Of MN, CBHH
Bemidji
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.

Direct Support Caregiver

REM
Bemidji
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Implemented individualized support plans tailored to each client's needs.
  • Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Supported clients in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking.
  • Managed medications according to physician instructions and agency protocols.

CNA

Sanford Medical Center
Bemidji
09.2004 - 05.2015
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Tracked food intake and output to ensure adherence to nursing staff guidelines.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to support resident hydration and nutrition.
  • Documented patient care procedures accurately in electronic health records.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely medical intervention.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN
07-2024

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Geriatric care
  • Geriatric Psych care
  • Assisted Living care
  • Knowledgeable
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant, MN, 10517042

Timeline

CNA/RA

Amira Choice Of Minnetonka
07.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

McIntosh Senior Living
05.2024 - 07.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Nursing & Rehab
09.2023 - 05.2024

CNA

Grape Tree Medical Staffing
04.2023 - 04.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant/Assisting Designated Coordinator

Eagles Wing Inc
09.2021 - 09.2023

CNA

Cornerstone Nursing & Rehab
08.2019 - 08.2021

CNA

Jourdain Percpich Extended Care
03.2019 - 08.2019

CNA

State Of MN, CBHH
11.2016 - 11.2018

Direct Support Caregiver

REM
09.2015 - 11.2016

CNA

Sanford Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Northwest Technical College
HEATHER MCALLAN