Crystal Peltier
Taylors Falls,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience. Skilled in direct patient care and mobility assistance. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient dignity through effective communication and safety precautions, significantly reducing fall incidents. Committed to fostering trust and independence while ensuring high-quality personal care and accurate documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Croix Health
02.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Trained Medication Aide
Parmly on the Lake
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Improved patient care by accurately administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Communicated effectively with pharmacists for timely refills of prescription orders while verifying proper dosages and medication instructions.
- Exemplified professionalism and empathy when interacting with patients, fostering trust while administering medications according to prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training of new Trained Medication Aides, sharing practical knowledge and expertise on safe medication administration practices.
Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided compassionate care for patients with diverse medical conditions, skillfully administering medications as directed.
- Implemented best practices in handling controlled substances, ensuring accurate counts, secure storage procedures, and appropriate disposal methods.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, assisting in the administration of necessary treatments or medications under RN supervision.
- Improved patient care by accurately administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parmly on the Lake
06.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Funeral Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Chisago Lakes Highschool
Lindstrom, MN05-2011
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Mobility assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication administration expertise
- Mentoring proficiency
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- TMA- Trained Medication Assistant
- BLS Certified
- Wisconsin Funeral Director Apprentice Certificate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Croix Health
02.2023 - Current
Trained Medication Aide
Parmly on the Lake
09.2019 - 02.2023
Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes
07.2019 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
01.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parmly on the Lake
06.2011 - 01.2018
Funeral Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chisago Lakes Highschool
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