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Crystal Olson

Finley,ND

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Steadfast to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Prime Time Healthcare
Omaha, NB
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Acted as an advocate for patients who cannot speak up for themselves.
  • Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
  • Monitored patients for signs of distress or discomfort during travel.
  • Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illnesses or terminal diagnoses.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
  • Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
  • Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to passengers during travel.
  • Helped wheelchair-bound passengers onto buses, planes, and trains when necessary.
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs.
  • Documented all services rendered including mileage driven and time spent on each trip assignment accurately in accordance with agency policy guidelines.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens or tidying up rooms after a long day of travel.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

CNA

Nelson County Health System
McVille, ND
09.2017 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lake Odessa, MI
03-2003

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Toileting assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Lifting
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Collecting specimens
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Infection control procedures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Patient-focused care
  • Family support and assistance
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Bedside manner
  • Reliable transportation
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Compassionate
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Collecting vital signs

Timeline

CNA

Prime Time Healthcare
03.2023 - 07.2024

CNA

Nelson County Health System
09.2017 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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