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Lakin Bassler

Smithsburg,MD

Summary

Passionate certified nursing assistant with experience at Meritus Medical Center, looking for full-time employment as a registered nurse upon graduation in May 2026. Skilled in patient-focused care and teamwork with proven ability to implement care plans and educate patients, while demonstrating empathy and active listening. Committed to enhancing patient wellbeing and supporting nursing teams in delivering high-quality healthcare.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meritus Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Promoted patient comfort and wellbeing, obtain vital signs and blood sugars, respond to patient call lights, assist with activities of daily living, assisted nursing team members

Student Nurse Extern

Meritus Medical Center
05.2025 - 09.2025

Worked alongside nurse preceptors to learn assessment, medication administration, and other medical procedures, attended medical procedures to gain more skill and knowledge, provided patient education on medications, plan of care, and any other concerns.


Cashier/Pharmacy Clerk

Martin's Grocery
05.2022 - 12.2023

scan and bag customer’s groceries, help customers navigate store, answer any questions they may have, clean registers

properly identify patient and appropriate prescriptions, handle cash, stock prescriptions, refer to pharmacist with concerns

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
12-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Washington County Technical High School
Hagerstown, MD
05-2023

Skills

  • Patient-focused care

  • Care plan implementation

  • Vital sign recording

  • EMR / EHR use

  • Basic life support

  • Quick problem solver

  • Empathy

  • Active listening

  • De-escalation

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern

Meritus Medical Center
05.2025 - 09.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meritus Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Cashier/Pharmacy Clerk

Martin's Grocery
05.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Frostburg State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hagerstown Community College

High School Diploma -

Washington County Technical High School
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