Christine Kjellesvig
West Haven,UT
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Pine View Rehab
South Ogden, UT
03.2024 - Current
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ogden Clinic
South Ogden, UT
10.2020 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Career College
CA05-2009
GED -
Moreno Valley High School
Moreno Valley, CA09-2005
Skills
- Medication assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic life support
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Lab equipment setup
- Vital sign monitors
- Patient care coordination
- Prescription refills
- Medical procedures
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Electrodes placement
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical terminologies
- Wound care and irrigation
- Suture removal
- Sterile technique
Certification
- IV Certification
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CNA License
- CMA Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Pine View Rehab
03.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Ogden Clinic
10.2020 - Current
Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Career College
GED -
Moreno Valley High School
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