Christina Brust
Gladwin,MI
Summary
Compassionate CNA focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces,Building rapport,Adult/Child Welfare and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide/CNA Mentor
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
West Branch, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Medication Supervisor
Bickford Senior Living
Midland, MI
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Facilitated training sessions on proper techniques for administering medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers between facilities to ensure seamless care continuity.
- Performed quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with standards of practice.
- Assisted with ordering supplies necessary for medication distribution activities.
- Maintained detailed documentation regarding medication administration, including adverse reactions and errors.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Identified indicators of neglect and abuse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizion Senior Living
Gladwin, MI
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Demonstrated empathy and effective communication when addressing end-of-life topics.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Wait Staff Member
Doherty Hotel
Clare, MI
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
- Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash and credit card payments.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Handled special customer requests for separate checks and menu substitutions.
- Discussed dining menu information to aid in decision process for senior residents.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner in order to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
- Ensured that all orders were taken correctly and in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors Social Work (BSW)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI12-2023
High School Diploma -
Gladwin High School
Gladwin, MI05-2018
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Adult/Child welfare
- Effective Communication
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Patient transportation
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Emotional Support
- Time Management
- Device calibration
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
- Support Services
Affiliations
- Visual Arts
- Small group Leader
- Hiking
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- Hospice Heart of the year
- National Honors Society
- Hospice Program of the year
Certification
- CPR/First Aid 2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2021
- Drivers Licenses 2017
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide/CNA Mentor
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2022 - Current
Medication Supervisor
Bickford Senior Living
09.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizion Senior Living
07.2019 - 09.2020
Wait Staff Member
Doherty Hotel
05.2018 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors Social Work (BSW)
Walden University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Mid Michigan Community College
High School Diploma -
Gladwin High School
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