Kaitlynn Kristoff
Elyria
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Lifecare Center of Elyria, skilled in vital signs evaluation and patient-focused care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic interactions and effective communication. Recognized for maintaining safety compliance and delivering high-quality support in challenging environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering a positive atmosphere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA
Lifecare Center of Elyria
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Shift Manager
Family Dollar
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH06-2026
Skills
- Data confidentiality
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Basic emergency life support
- Understanding of OSHA regulations
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Safety compliance measures
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Injury prevention strategies
- Feeding assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Documenting Patient Daily Activities
- Patient-focused care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Empathetic patient interactions
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Quick to adjust strategies
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
STNA
Lifecare Center of Elyria
08.2017 - Current
Shift Manager
Family Dollar
10.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
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