KRISTIE HOGFELDT
Austin
Summary
I am an effective communicator with strong leadership and motivational skills. I enjoy working with new employees and even students currently to help develop and foster a caring bedside manner that puts patients at ease. Experienced with empathetic patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity for hospice patients. Utilizes strong communication skills to coordinate with healthcare teams and support families. Knowledge of end-of-life care practices and emotional support techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
McNeilus Steel
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Accelerated assembly times through methodical organization of workspace, maximizing space usage and minimizing distractions during shifts.
- Contributed to improved workplace safety by consistently following proper operating procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Consistently upheld company values and policies throughout daily operations, fostering an environment of integrity, respect, and accountability within the workplace.
- Documented production data and output to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Acted as a mentor to new hires, sharing knowledge and experience in assembly line work to ensure smooth onboarding processes for all team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charter House Senior Living
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Hobby Lobby
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and neat equipment, restrooms and other store areas with proactive attention to requirements
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
- Assisting customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacred Heart
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- 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
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Hormel Foods
06.2005 - 03.2014
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01.2014
GED -
Austin High School
Austin, MN01.1996
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Safety Precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- End of life care
- Adaptable
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
McNeilus Steel
10.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charter House Senior Living
04.2020 - 09.2021
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Hobby Lobby
04.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacred Heart
05.2014 - 04.2019
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Hormel Foods
06.2005 - 03.2014
GED -
Austin High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Riverland Community College
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