Amber Crist
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Care Specialist/Health Care Tech II
Mental Health Transitional Living Homes- CDHS
Pueblo West, CO
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitated life skills and education sessions to strengthen clients' coping strategies and emotional resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for residents.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to foster positive interactions and minimize conflict.
- Trained new staff on program details and medication administration protocols.
- Transported clients to appointments, offering support and promoting independence during visits.
CNA
Valley View Health Care
Cañon City, CO
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety throughout care routines.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
- Provided high quality care under high stress environments with a diverse population of patients dealing with a diverse set of mental and physical health complications.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and compliance with health regulations.
- Received both employee of the month and regional employee of the month.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant CONTRACT
Colorado Mental Health Institute
Pueblo, CO
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered personal care to diverse patient population across multiple units.
- Implemented various personal safety and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality therapeutic care.
- Adapted quickly to float pool roles, demonstrating versatility in dynamic healthcare settings.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OneStaff Medical CONTRACT
Valdez, AK
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered patient care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall patient health outcomes in diverse settings.
Hospice Aide
Colorado Palliative and Hospice
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed my own schedule for end-of-life patient care to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Provided emotional support to family members during critical moments.
- Conducted autonomous fieldwork to address patient needs effectively.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to improve comfort.
Certified Medication Aide
Bridgehaven
Lawrence, KS
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Delivered basic nursing care under supervision of Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Executed medication administration using computerized MAR system.
- Managed time effectively to meet daily goals and requirements.
- Handled crisis situations during high-stress periods and behavioral disturbances.
- Prepared and served meals in compliance with state regulations.
- Achieved promotion to Restorative Aide in November 2019.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month multiple times.
Certified Medication Aide
Neuvant House of Lawrence
Lawrence, KS
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Delivered basic nursing care under supervision of Director of Nursing.
- Administered wound care according to directives from RN-BSN.
- Executed medication pass using computerized MAR system.
- Managed crises effectively during high-stress situations and behavioral disturbances.
- Developed case management skills for organizing and updating care plans.
- Ordered and stocked medication supplies from pharmacy efficiently.
- Trained new employees on fundamental practices and updated current staff on policy changes.
- Fostered therapeutic environment for residents through structured care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Washburn University
Topeka, KS05.2020
Diploma - undefined
Anderson County High School
05.2011
Skills
- Crisis Professional Training(UCCS 2025)
- Medication administration expertise
- Research methodologies and documentation review
- Care planning and execution
- Comprehensive patient care
- effective writing skills
- digital literacy including EMR systems
- deliver behavior management solutions
- evaluate vital signs
- demonstrate medical terminology
- develop conflict management strategies
- offer hospice and home care support
- generate positive patient interactions
- Basic nursing care
- effective communication techniques
Certification
- Driver's License
- Crisis Professional (UCCS)
- Certified Nursing Aide
- QMAP
- EMT Certification
- CPI Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Transitional Care Specialist/Health Care Tech II
Mental Health Transitional Living Homes- CDHS
04.2025 - Current
CNA
Valley View Health Care
03.2023 - 08.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant CONTRACT
Colorado Mental Health Institute
10.2022 - 02.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OneStaff Medical CONTRACT
05.2022 - 09.2022
Hospice Aide
Colorado Palliative and Hospice
10.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Medication Aide
Bridgehaven
03.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Medication Aide
Neuvant House of Lawrence
08.2014 - 03.2016
Diploma - undefined
Anderson County High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Washburn University