CHRISTA Twining
STNA
Eastlake,OH
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in hospice care. Skilled in patient comfort, emotional support, and daily living assistance. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and flexible with changing needs, ensuring compassionate and effective care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Hospice of the Western Reserve (Reserve Care)
Cleveland, OH
07.2014 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities
- Trained new staff on best practices in hospice care, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality standards.
- Advocated for patients' emotional well-being, providing support and resources to families during challenging times.
- Performed non-invasive procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and ostomy care according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues through safe manual transfers or utilizing assistive devices like Hoyer lifts and gait belts.
STNA
Providence Home Health
Highland Heights, Ohio
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Supported patients in transitioning between different positions to enhance comfort and safety. in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Prepared appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks to meet dietary needs and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Schedule and accompany clients to medical appointments.
- Obtain household supplies and run daily errands.
STNA
Heartland of Mentor
Mentor, Ohio
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Aided patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care management for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds to promote healing.
- Recorded objective data and routine patient care activities to ensure accurate medical records.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Education
Allied Health Technology - undefined
Auburn Career Center
Concord Twp.01.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairport Harding High school
Fairport Harbor, Ohio01.2006
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Empathetic communication
Certification
- Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant, Around the Clock Homecare - 2009-present
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Assistant, Hospice of the Western Reserve (Reserve Care) - 2023-present
Timeline
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Hospice of the Western Reserve (Reserve Care)
07.2014 - Current
STNA
Providence Home Health
04.2011 - 07.2014
STNA
Heartland of Mentor
10.2009 - 03.2011
Allied Health Technology - undefined
Auburn Career Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairport Harding High school