Krista Wallis
Myrtle Creek,OR
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
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.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
Volare/Avalon Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Ensure Sufficient nursing staff is available to meet the need of resident per facility policy and procedure and in accordance with governing Federal and State Regulations
- Take call-ins and report to Director of Nursing, replace staff call ins
- Schedule Requested days off, vacations, sick time, under the direction of DON
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
Certified Medication Aides (CMA)
Rose Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Rose Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Home Healthcare Aide
Private Individuals
06.2009 - 01.2015
- Administer bedside and personal care, ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance
- Preformed Housekeeping duties
- Cared for individual and family during periods of incapacitation, or family disruption
- Preformed tasks such as medication under directions of doctors' orders
- Transported clients to locations outside of home such as doctors' office or on outings.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Education
Associates, Healthcare Administration - Health Administration
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR2019
Certified Medication Aide Training - Healthcare
Knight Training Services
Eugene, OR06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant Training - Healthcare
Rose Haven Nursing Center
Roseburg, OR06.2015
Associates, Psychology - Healthcare
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR2014
Skills
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Recruitment
- Budget Tracking
- Background Checking
- Staff Coordination
- Incident Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Human Resources Support
- Employee Relations
References
Ashley Bledsoe, CMA, 541-671-1514, RoseHaven Nursing and Rehabilitation
Jessica Bailon, LPN, 541-500-9771, Umpqua Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation
Jennifer Burke, RN, 541-733-1400, Rosehaven Nursing and Rehabilitation
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator
Volare/Avalon Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Certified Medication Aides (CMA)
Rose Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Rose Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 05.2022
Home Healthcare Aide
Private Individuals
06.2009 - 01.2015
Associates, Healthcare Administration - Health Administration
Umpqua Community College
Certified Medication Aide Training - Healthcare
Knight Training Services
Certified Nursing Assistant Training - Healthcare
Rose Haven Nursing Center
Associates, Psychology - Healthcare
Rogue Community College
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