Lauren Hested
Cloquet
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant Apprentice with hands-on experience in patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Strong interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to maintain composure under pressure contribute to quality patient service and collaboration with the healthcare team. Previous work has shown positive a positive impact in streamlining administrative processes, enhancing patient satisfaction and improving healthcare delivery efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Apprentice
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Duluth
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and ensured cleanliness.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Aspirus Health
Duluth
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and ensuring proper disposal of waste
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Essentia Health
Duluth
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered direct patient care, enhancing comfort and dignity through bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes or abnormalities to ensure timely intervention by nursing staff
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or other modes of transportation using proper lifting techniques
- Promoted patients' emotional well-being by listening to concerns and providing comfort, fostering a supportive environment
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering comfort when needed
Education
High school diploma -
Duluth Area Learning Center
RemoteSkills
- HIPAA
- Caregiving
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical procedures
- Nursing
- Patient care
- Hospital experience
Timeline
Medical Assistant Apprentice
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Aspirus Health
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Essentia Health
01.2023 - 09.2024
High school diploma -
Duluth Area Learning Center