Kirstin Baka
Williston,ND
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, skilled in Epic charting and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining privacy protocols and ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Lead trained position with TeleSitter I dealt with problems concerning staff members and patients safety if nurses had any questions
- Enter data provided by charge nurse that would be current with patients medical needs
- Assisted with system shut down times and updates with computers to make sure they were working properly
- Maintain our mobile monitoring cameras "Avasure TeleSitter" to ensure they were working properly if reported to Avasure
- Maintain privacy protocols for patients data and information
- Report change or concern with patients health to the nurse or charge nurse
- Charting system with Epic for patients information
- Worked multiple units as a Float Pool NAC use to inputting large amounts of patient information
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockwood Retirement Communities
07.2014 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts when needed, ensuring consistent staffing levels for optimal operation.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering necessary supplies to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHAssociate of Arts -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06-2023
High School Diploma -
Three Spring High School
Cheney, WA06-2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Privacy protocols
- Team collaboration
- Health record documentation
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Observing responses
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockwood Retirement Communities
07.2014 - 08.2017
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Three Spring High School
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