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Crystal Gagne

Crystal Gagne

CNAlooking to retake the course
Skowhegan,ME

Summary

Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patientslmk. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings. I am a very good CNA. One thing I pride myself on is being the very best me when I'm working as a CNA. I chose this as my career. I look forward to going to work everyday. It's a career for me not just a job.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

PreK Daycare Worker

Horsing Around Daycare
Skowhegan , Maine
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Cared for children in institutional settings.
  • Participated in field trips with the daycare group to provide additional learning opportunities for the kids.
  • Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Responded promptly to any parent inquiries or complaints about the care provided at the facility.
  • Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary while maintaining a respectful attitude towards students.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or concerns.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
  • Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
  • Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
  • Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Attended professional development workshops or conferences related to early childhood education topics.
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate daily records of attendance and activities completed by each child.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.

CNA

MAS Staffing
Manchester , NH
09.2002 - 12.2004
  • This was an agency that sent us to hospitals nursing homes or any other CNA jobs that needed help from the agency
  • Preformed at the highest quality a CNA is supposed to
  • I learned alot going to hospitals working in every floor including the ER.
  • I was a representative of MAS and I always preformed as expected and would go above and beyond and was asked for by name when a facility I'd been to previously

CNA

Greenbrier Nursing Home
Nashua, New Hampshire
12.1999 - 12.2004
  • Took the CNA course then went and to the state and got my CNA license
  • Worked on the Alzheimers unit for the 1st 2 years.
  • Helped with ADLs, feedings, toileting, ambulating, paperwork
  • Switched to the Skilled floors.
  • Helped patients with knee and hip replacements
  • Would put patients on n off the cpm machines for knee replacements
  • Helped all sorts of patients that were in rehabilitation status. From pneumonia to copd patients
  • Alot of knee and hip replacements
  • Then moved to what they called 4 heavy. This was patients who were not able to get out of bed without help. We used hoyer lifts and standing lifts. Who were mostly incontinent. So toliet them every 3 hrs and would help residents who couldn't feed themselves or who needed assistance
  • Always keeping focus on quality of care was very important to me.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.

Home Heath CNA

Otis & Theresa Campbell
Manchester, NH
08.2002 - 10.2004
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Made meals did laundry and kept house.
  • Theresa was my patient and Otis was her husband whom hired me to care for his wife who was restricted to her wheel chair.
  • I did her ADLs made and fed her meals with her.
  • I only stopped this job was because thersa sadly passed away comfortably in her own home with my assistance. Giving her her medication kept her comfortable every 2 hrs changed her position cleaned her mouth several times a days due to her being NPO.
  • I was there to help her husband and children and they would help me do positioning caring for their mother in her final days.
  • Theresa was an amazing human and still have fond memories of her and I.

Education

Licensed CNA - Nursing

GREENBRIER CNA Course With Additional Classes
Manchester NH
04-1999

GED -

Skowhegan Adult Education
Skowhegan, ME
03-1998

High School Diploma -

Scituate High School
North Scituate, RI

Skills

  • Bathing assistance
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Feeding assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Alzheimers Speciality
  • Assist with ADL's
  • Team player
  • Compassionate
  • Can work in fast pace settings
  • Can work independently
  • Hospital experience
  • Dream Career

Timeline

PreK Daycare Worker

Horsing Around Daycare
08.2016 - 08.2021

CNA

MAS Staffing
09.2002 - 12.2004

Home Heath CNA

Otis & Theresa Campbell
08.2002 - 10.2004

CNA

Greenbrier Nursing Home
12.1999 - 12.2004

Licensed CNA - Nursing

GREENBRIER CNA Course With Additional Classes

GED -

Skowhegan Adult Education

High School Diploma -

Scituate High School

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