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Crystalyn Gillespie

Danville,PA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Grandview Nursing And Rehab
11.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Direct Care Worker/ Med Tech

Maria Joseph Manor
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.

Direct Care Worker/ Med Tech

Woodhaven
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
  • Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.

Home Health Aide

Recco Home Care
02.2009 - 08.2018
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Education

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Harrisburg Community College
Harrisburg, PA
02.2024

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Micropower Career Institute, Manhattan
Bohemia, NY
01.2013

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Recco Home Health
01.2009

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Patient Feeding
  • Basic Life Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • Patient relationship building
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Catheter Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Assessments
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Client documentation
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Computer literate
  • HIPAA
  • Behavior redirection
  • Continuing education
  • Case Management
  • Time Management
  • Vital signs
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Grandview Nursing And Rehab
11.2023 - Current

Direct Care Worker/ Med Tech

Maria Joseph Manor
08.2023 - 11.2023

Direct Care Worker/ Med Tech

Woodhaven
04.2018 - 01.2019

Home Health Aide

Recco Home Care
02.2009 - 08.2018

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Harrisburg Community College

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Micropower Career Institute, Manhattan

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Recco Home Health

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