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Kristi Preston

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Reliable Certified Nursing Assistant offering 6+ years with superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Compassionate professional with experience in both Long-term care, Rehab, Mental health, Med/surg, ICU and other hospital settings.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cna (Icu)

Specialty Hospital
Pensacola, FL
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.

On Site Liaison

Krucial (Rapid Response)
New Orleans, LA
08.2020 - 11.2023
  • Provided administrative support to the on-site team, including scheduling meetings and preparing documents.
  • Conducted weekly site visits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Monitored progress of projects and reported back to stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated between project teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all project activities, including budgets, timelines, invoices, and other documentation.
  • Resolved conflicts among various parties involved in the project by providing sound advice on best practices.
  • Managed communications between internal departments as well as external partners while maintaining confidentiality of information shared.
  • Advised on appropriate staffing levels required for each task within the scope of the project.
  • Collaborated with different teams to identify areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency.
  • Managed staff schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to team members in order to ensure performance goals were met.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
  • Recruited new personnel as needed to fill open positions in the organization.
  • Created presentations highlighting important points related to projects which were used during client meetings.
  • Implemented corrective action plans when issues arise in order to resolve them quickly without impacting deadlines.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Coordinated and supervised the daily operations of a multi-site facility.
  • Implemented changes based on feedback from fellow team members regarding products or services.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Facilitated communication between departments in order to optimize workflow processes.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.

CNA (travel)

Krucial
Pensacola , FL
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for average of 17-20 patients per 12hr shift in hospital setting, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, preforming acu-checks to ensure patients blood sugar is within a safe range, and evaluating patient needs.

Medical Staff Supervisor (travel)

Favorite Healthcare
Downey, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workshop work flow for over 50 employees.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Supervised team of 42 traveling ICU nurses and 120 non clinical temporary Healthcare professionals at California hospital and California vaccination sites.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective professional behavior on and off worksite
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Motivated and supervised 42 traveling ICU nurses and 120 non clinical temporary Healthcare professionals in delivering quality patient care.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for vaccination sites providing guidance and leadership to over 120 employees

CNA/home Health

Hospice
Pensacola , FL
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Conducted home visits to assist patient with bathing, toileting, dressing and skin and nail care to encourage personal hygiene.
  • Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
  • Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
  • Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
  • Reported changes in patient condition and needs and documented daily activities to support continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Preformed postmortem care as well as informing patients family about therapy services offered.

CNA (hospital/float Pool)

HCA Healthcare
Pensacola , FL
02.2017 - 07.2019

Greeting patients and families, assisting patients with showers, assisting nurses with wound care, assisting patients with meals, taking patients vitals, connecting tele monitors and communicating with tele staff, Communicate any changes or odd behaviors to the nurse as well as any high blood sugars/high blood pressures and high temperatures to the nurse as well. checking patients blood sugar, taking out I.V., helping patient dress, emptying catheter bags, turning patients every 2 hours or as needed, assisting patients with transfers, preforming foley care, keeping Patients and their rooms clean. Charting on the patient.

CNA (Rehab/LTC)

Ascension Health
Pensacola , FL
08.2016 - 10.2017

Getting residents Vitals, Rounding every 2 hours, assisting with showers, Making sure bed and chair alarms are on, assisting with meals, Ensuring the safety of residents, Use of total hoyer lifts and sit to stand and lifts, transferring residents to and from bed/wheelchairs, report to nurse any changes with residents, charting, getting residents dressed, helping residents with activities of daily living such as brushing teeth, making sure residents rooms are clean, changing residents briefs, ambulating residents, taking out trash, helping fellow coworkers if needed

CNA (Rehab/LTC)

Health Center Of Pensacola
Pensacola , FL
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering breathing treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for average of 10-30 patients per 8-12hr shifts in LTC/Rehab facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.

Administrative Office Manager

Creative Metal Works
Gulf Breeze, FL
10.2009 - 01.2014
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of 40 and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
  • Designed office space and worked with construction and utility contractors.
  • Coordinated with office head to establish and monitor operating budget.
  • Assisted marketing department in planning client functions.
  • Maintained extensive investment files and all archives for all managed funds.
  • Created new employee handbook, IT policies and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Planned and executed company events such as year-end holiday party, meetings and staff mixers to promote office morale and cohesion.
  • Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures and scaled for growth.
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
  • Managed daily database administration of PeopleSoft, including payroll, benefits and time accounting.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns. As well as,
  • Greeting customers, answering phones, keeping clean workspace, Ordering metals/parts, pay roll, taking payment from customers, filing peperwork/organize, knowledge of quickbooks, making sure welders keep up with deadlines, communicating with contractors to make sales and ensure satisfaction on job sites.

Disaster Shelter Worker

Krucial (Hurricane Relief)
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals in need of assistance.
  • Assisted in developing individual service plans that met the needs of each resident.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to health, safety, and well-being of shelter guests.
  • Coordinated meetings between clients and other social service providers as needed.
  • Advised staff members on how best to handle difficult situations involving clients or other personnel.
  • Actuated emergency protocols in response to any potential danger or threat posed within the facility.
  • Responded promptly and appropriately to any medical emergencies which may arise within the shelter.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.

Education

Medical Assistant

Virginia College
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Outpatient care
  • Inpatient care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient-focused care
  • Culinary Talent
  • Bathing
  • Patient Care
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Preparing Meals
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Supporting Personal Needs

Certification

CNA license #- CNA306780 (Florida) compact

Expires- 05/31/2021

CNA license #- CN0014228660 (Georgia)

Expires- 10/15/2022

BLS/CPR license #- 205505124367

American Heart Association

Expires- 08/2022

FEMA Disaster Relief training course's-

100, 200, 700

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved companies financial and employee issues which led to better consumer reports as well as employee satisfaction.
  • Supervised team of 40+ staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Cna (Icu)

Specialty Hospital
12.2023 - 09.2024

Medical Staff Supervisor (travel)

Favorite Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021

On Site Liaison

Krucial (Rapid Response)
08.2020 - 11.2023

CNA (travel)

Krucial
08.2020 - 12.2021

CNA/home Health

Hospice
03.2018 - 05.2020

CNA (hospital/float Pool)

HCA Healthcare
02.2017 - 07.2019

CNA (Rehab/LTC)

Ascension Health
08.2016 - 10.2017

CNA (Rehab/LTC)

Health Center Of Pensacola
10.2014 - 08.2016

Administrative Office Manager

Creative Metal Works
10.2009 - 01.2014

Disaster Shelter Worker

Krucial (Hurricane Relief)

Medical Assistant

Virginia College
Kristi Preston