Kirsten Hall
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. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Otterbein Senior Life
05.2020 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Responsible for a variety of venipuncture techniques involving the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures and used in diagnosis.
- Documented medical histories, vitals, and test results in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) • Dealt with emergency medicine, trauma, wound care, expired patients, evidence collection for law enforcement, patient transportation, catheters, monitors, and cooling machines
- Gave appropriate medication and dosing to patients.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Scheduling Coordinator
Otterbein Senior Life
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Creating monthly schedules and templates for staff.
- Overseeing daily schedule.
- Managing employee call offs.
- Managing employee issues.
- Addressing shift pick-ups.
- Developed and implemented scheduling policies.
- Developed weekly production status reports for supervisor and manager.
Home Health Aide
Superior Home Care
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Administered prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of
physician - Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence, KY04.2024
Medical Assisting
Columbus Phlebotomy Training Center
Columbus Grove, OH08.2021
High School Diploma -
Batavia High School
Batavia, OH05.2020
Skills
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Collection
- Emergency Response
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Safety Management
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Adaptive Learning
- Stress Management
- Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA-Licensed Medical Assistant
- Licensed Phlebotomist
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
Scheduling Coordinator
Otterbein Senior Life
10.2020 - 04.2021
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Otterbein Senior Life
05.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Superior Home Care
09.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Beckfield College
Medical Assisting
Columbus Phlebotomy Training Center
High School Diploma -
Batavia High School