Lauren Gassen
Kansas City
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance, phlebotomy, and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Jefferson City
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, personalized care across orthopedic, PCU, behavioral, and medical/surgical units.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting changes in condition or behavior.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance and provided immediate support.
- Ensured cleanliness by regularly sanitizing patient rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding conditions and progress updates.
- Recognized significant changes in patients' conditions requiring urgent attention.
Barista
Scooter's Coffee
Jefferson City
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team to enhance efficiency and productivity in operations.
- Prepared food and beverages in accordance with food safety protocols.
- Engaged with customers to clarify orders and ensure satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor in Science of Nursing -
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05-2027
Nursing Assistant (Certificate) -
Nichols Career Center
Jefferson City, MO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Helias Catholic High School
Jefferson City, MO01.2023
Skills
- Safe environment creation
- Orthopedics
- Computer operation
- Phlebotomy specimen collection
- Patient care
- Oral hygiene
- Hoyer lift
- Medical equipment operation
- Shaving
- Healthcare privacy protection
- Acute care
- Pediatrics
- Organizational skills
- Geriatrics
- Clinical rotations
- Gait belt
- Data entry
- Basic life support
- Hazard identification and correction
- Health promotion
- Call light response
- Denture care
- Nail care
- Bed linen changing
- Phlebotomy
- Reality orientation
- Isolation techniques
- CPR
- Pain management
- Bedpans
- Abuse and neglect policy adherence
- Urinal use
- EMR/EHR
- Urinary drainage unit
- Medical terminology
- Bedpan use
Certification
- CPR Certification, 07/01/25, 07/01/27
- BLS Certification, 07/01/25, 07/01/27
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 04/01/23, 04/01/27
- Driver's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Barista
Scooter's Coffee
03.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor in Science of Nursing -
Rockhurst University
Nursing Assistant (Certificate) -
Nichols Career Center
High School Diploma -
Helias Catholic High School