Holly Essink
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- I work on the Long Term Acute Care rehabilitation floor at Madonna
- I take care of and assist patients with brain and spinal cord injuries
- It is expected that I work diligently, efficiently, and compassionately
- I am responsible for charting, aiding patients with ADLs, and working with nurses and other aides
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- This position was a short term contract in Nashville, Tennessee.
- I worked on the acute rehab floor taking care of people from various backgrounds who experienced a variety of health problems.
- I worked with a range of patients who experienced gunshot wounds to recovering from a transplant surgery.
- I assisted my patients with all ADLs, vitals and preparing for therapy daily
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabitha Health
08.2021 - 01.2023
- At Tabitha Health I worked in long term, short term, assisted living, hospice, and memory care units
- I changed, bathed, fed, and assisted elderly people daily
- This job requires physical strength, communication, positive attitude and team work in order to care for each individual well and maintain a smooth work environment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heather Stroble
06.2020 - 08.2021
- As a CNA, I am expected to care for many elderly patients every time I enter work
- I bathe, feed, dress, and take them to the bathroom
- I assisted with all ADLs and also helped the nurses with vitals
Detasseler & Rouging
Radar Detasseling
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Began work from5:30 am to1 pm or2 pm
- The job required walking through cornfields and pulling tassels out of the stalks
- After the first year, I was promoted to clean-up crew which is for teenagers who work more efficiently than others
- In2021, I returned as a supervisor and drove young teens on Carriers
- I also organized when and where employees were to work in the cornfields
- (seasonal)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Adventist University
Lincoln05-2025
Clinical Hours
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Experienced patient caregiver
Certification
Sigma Theta Tau Honors 2025
Union Academic Achievement Scholarship 2023
Nebraska Career Scholarship 2022
CNA 06/11/2020 - present, certified in NE & TN
BLS Certification 1/20/25-1/2027
ICS Certification 09/2024
American Red Cross Certification 10/25/24
SALT Mass Casualty Triage Training 11/7/24
References
Jill Weyers MSN, RN 402.432.8122 jillweyers@uau.edu
Trista Ybarra MSN, RN 916.896.8794 tristaybarra@uau.edu
Kelli Anderson RN-DON 402.705.2913 kanderson@madonna.org
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabitha Health
08.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heather Stroble
06.2020 - 08.2021
Detasseler & Rouging
Radar Detasseling
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Adventist University
Clinical Hours
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