Kristi Tarkenton
CNA
Evansville,WI
Summary
Proficient and caring Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Main Street Quarters Manager / CNA
Main Street Quarters
Oregon, WI
- Overseeing all scheduling of employees.
- Ordering and filling medication cart.
- Insulin setup.
- Charting and ISP setup.
- Assisted with psychotropic reviews, worked closely with pharmacy.
- Detail and monitor all patient charting.
- Quality checked equipment including lifts, chairs, etc.
- Worked to be compliant with State CBRF Inspections
- Worked with patients / families during monthly meetings.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Edgerton Hospital
Edgerton, WI
10.2016 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Record input and output.
- Foley and ostomy care.
- Telemetry set up and monitoring.
- EKG setup.
- Bladder scan.
- IV Removal.
- Wound care and assistance.
- Therapy assistance.
- Alarms and patient monitoring.
- Patient charting.
Self Employed CNA
Cheri Meir
Oregon, WI
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patient for all appointments.
- Managed care with medical staff and home health.
- Responsible for all ordering and setup of daily medications.
- Ostomy care, Mitrofanoff care.
- Wound care.
- Daily exercises and range of motion for progressive MS care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing
Madison College
Fort Atkinson, WI05.2007
High School Diploma -
Oregon Senior High
Oregon, WI05.1988
Skills
- Care and monitoring of patients
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nutrition and Diet
- Caregiver Relations
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Telemetry training
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Timeline
CNA
Edgerton Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Self Employed CNA
Cheri Meir
10.2012 - 10.2016
Main Street Quarters Manager / CNA
Main Street Quarters
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing
Madison College
High School Diploma -
Oregon Senior High
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