Whitney Groote
305 West 2nd St, Hills
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Skilled in direct patient care and adaptation providing excellent patient evaluation and support. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient needs in care facilities/in-home environments. Proficient in traveling assistance, personal care support, and medical detail.
Familiar with medical procedures, standards of care, and phlebotomy skills. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Health CNA
KoreCares Nursing Solutions
06.2021 - Current
- Provide emotional support for patients in their homes during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implement fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk clients and maintaining clutter-free environments in their homes.
- Provide care for clients keeping them comfortable in their homes with diagnoses such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborate with KoreCares and client's families to keep them updated by identifying client health, addressing wounds, behavioral concerns, or medically relevant symptoms during my visit.
Traveling CNA
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted a positive work culture among fellow CNAs through effective communication, teamwork, and mutual support during challenging situations.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Promoted self care by aiding clients in bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education and guidance on managing chronic conditions at home.
Hospital CNA Admin Hall
Sanford Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided valuable patient health information by monitoring and charting patient's blood pressure, respiration rates, and heart rate.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, oxygen, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily tests such as setting up EKGs and preparing patients for surgeries.
- Provided exceptional bedside care, responding quickly to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and standards.
Nursing Home CNA
ParkView Manor
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence, and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with feeding, bathing, and self care.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Minnesota West Community College
Worthington, MN05.2025
Certified Technician - Phlebotomy
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2024
Prerequisites - Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2020
High School Diploma -
George-Little Rock Senior High School
George, IA05.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Time management
- Traveling Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Reliable team player
Timeline
In-Home Health CNA
KoreCares Nursing Solutions
06.2021 - Current
Traveling CNA
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
08.2020 - 08.2022
Hospital CNA Admin Hall
Sanford Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Nursing Home CNA
ParkView Manor
03.2016 - 08.2019
LPN - Practical Nursing
Minnesota West Community College
Certified Technician - Phlebotomy
Northwest Iowa Community College
Prerequisites - Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
George-Little Rock Senior High School
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwest Iowa Community College
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