KRISTEN GREGERSON
FORT SMITH,AR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Owner/Operator
Stepping Stones Child Care
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Coordinated nap times by preparing cots, beds and providing blankets, pillows.
- Participated in professional development courses related to early childhood education.
- Responded promptly to any medical needs of the child while adhering to safety protocols.
- Helped with mealtime preparation including setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes.
- Organized educational games and activities to help children learn numbers, colors, shapes, letters, and other basic skills.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of the children in care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding progress made by their child.
- Assisted in cleaning up after meals ensuring kitchen surfaces were disinfected properly.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring children's play activities.
Assistant Director of Education
Little Wonders Learning Center
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented innovative educational programs to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
- Created and managed budgets for educational programs, events, and activities.
- Assisted in developing curriculum standards and objectives that aligned with state requirements.
- Coordinated with staff members to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Chartered new hire and ongoing training policies to create continuous development plans.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop curriculum that meets state standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with educators to discuss progress of students and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with managers to identify team weaknesses and created attack plans to resolve training gaps.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the education department, including staff supervision and training.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws related to educational programs.
DSP
Northland Adult Foster Care
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and other activities as needed.
- Established positive relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Performed household tasks, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed client interactions and reported any concerns to the supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
12C Combat Engineer
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
- Maintained over $500,000 in equipment with no loss.
- Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
- Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
- Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
- Supervised maintenance of engineering tools and materials.
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
- Maintained records of all supplies used in engineering projects.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK05.2026
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Maple, WI05.2010
Skills
- Business Management
- Marketing Tactics
- Administrative Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Relationship Building
- Hiring and Staffing
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emergency Response
- Infection prevention
Timeline
PCA
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Stepping Stones Child Care
06.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Director of Education
Little Wonders Learning Center
09.2016 - 01.2021
DSP
Northland Adult Foster Care
12.2013 - 09.2015
12C Combat Engineer
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
07.2010 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carl Albert State College
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
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