KRIS COWAN
Chico,CA - California
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CNA
Chico Terrace Care Center
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and medication administration protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Trained new CNA staff on procedures, policies, and best practices for resident care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Operator Technician/Emergency First Responder/Safety Advisor
Lundberg Family Farms
07.2016 - 02.2023
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members..
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
Alzheimer's Caregiver/Adult Caregiver
Cowan Family
01.2000 - 06.2017
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
EMT-Basic/NASCAR Offical
Altamont Raceway Park
04.2008 - 11.2011
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered treatments in [Type] situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Education
EMT Certifict - EMT
Oroville Adult School
Oroville, CA02-2008
Skills
- Customer Service
- Safety Protocols
- Plant Safety
- Personnel Protection
- Safe Work Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Inspections and Reviews
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
Lead CNA
Chico Terrace Care Center
05.2023 - 01.2025
Operator Technician/Emergency First Responder/Safety Advisor
Lundberg Family Farms
07.2016 - 02.2023
EMT-Basic/NASCAR Offical
Altamont Raceway Park
04.2008 - 11.2011
Alzheimer's Caregiver/Adult Caregiver
Cowan Family
01.2000 - 06.2017
EMT Certifict - EMT
Oroville Adult School