Jennifer Vetter
Rochester
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 12 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Charter House of Mayo Clinic
Rochester
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication administration areas.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient's medical history, vital signs and progress notes.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
Mental Health Technician
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
Las Vegas
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heights Of Summerlin
Las Vegas
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant Longtermcare
RightStaff for Pillars of Cedar Valley
Waterloo
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA in Alzheimers/Dementia Unit
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions at WesternHomes
Cedar Falls
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
- Positioning residents for comfort and to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Keeping residents on timely well mattered schedule with daily activities
- Compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Medication Aide
Lotus Above and Beyond at Prairie Hills
Independence
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
CNA Trumatic Brain Injurty Unit
Harmony House ABC Corporation
Waterloo
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Going on outings with patients to fulfill daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation
New Hampton
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Education
Certification - Medication Aide Course
Rochester Community College
Rochester , Mn 03.2026 - 04.2026
Online Continuing Education
Relias Online Continuing Education
05-2026
Certification - CPR Training
American Red Cross
02-2024
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
Iowa Department of Health And Human Services
11-2022
Certified Medication Aide
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA10-2020
High School Diploma -
New Hampton High School
New Hampton, IA08-2016
Certified Nursing Assitance
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA05-2014
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Vital Signs Collection
- Helping With Medication
- Quick Problem Solver
- Basic Life Support
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Lifting
- Responding to Emergencies
- Range of Motion Exercises
- HIPAA Compliance
- Toileting Assistance
- Performing Patient Intakes
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
- Bedside Manner
Timeline
Certification - Medication Aide Course
Rochester Community College
03.2026 - 04.2026
Certified Medication Aide
Charter House of Mayo Clinic
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heights Of Summerlin
08.2023 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
02.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Longtermcare
RightStaff for Pillars of Cedar Valley
09.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Medication Aide
Lotus Above and Beyond at Prairie Hills
07.2021 - 07.2022
CNA Trumatic Brain Injurty Unit
Harmony House ABC Corporation
05.2020 - 02.2021
CNA in Alzheimers/Dementia Unit
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions at WesternHomes
03.2018 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 08.2016
Online Continuing Education
Relias Online Continuing Education
Certification - CPR Training
American Red Cross
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
Iowa Department of Health And Human Services
Certified Medication Aide
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
New Hampton High School
Certified Nursing Assitance
Northeast Iowa Community College