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KRISTIN BENALLY

FARMINGTON,NM

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita San Juan
Farmington , NM
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Customer Service, Communication skills
  • Ensure comfort and safety of the patients in the dialysis center.
  • Perform and record patient observation (vital signs (Temp, Blood pressure, Heart rate,O2), Obtain blood samples and culture specimens.
  • Monitored dialysis machine operation and patient vital signs during treatment.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, fluid intake and output, and other pertinent data.
  • Educated patients on home care instructions post-treatment, including diet restrictions, medication schedules.
  • Monitor patient and Dialysis machines every half hour, Provides chronic hemodialysis therapy.
  • Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
  • Reported unusual occurrences or changes in patient status immediately to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.

Surgical Technologist

San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Basic Surgical Technologist skills
  • Donning operating room attire and PPE
  • Gathers, Confirms and checks sterility of supplies and instruments
  • Performs Surgical scrub
  • Sets up back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications, needed for surgical procedure
  • Performs counts (instruments, supplies, etc,), Draping patients, Assist with room turnover
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Assisted in emergency situations by providing basic life support services.
  • Assisted physicians with minor medical procedures and treatments.
  • Knowledge of asepsis and sterile techniques to complete surgical procedures
  • Gathering all instruments, equipment and supplies to complete surgical procedure
  • Anticipants needs of the surgeon
  • Ensuring quality patient care during preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care
  • Knowledge of varies Surgical specialties: General surgery, Orthopedics, OB-GYN, Urology, Neuro, Podiatry.

Health Technician

Shiprock Indian Health Service
Shiprock, NM
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided educational materials to patients regarding nutrition, exercise, hygiene.
  • Vital Signs, Basic Clinical Nursing Assistant Skills, (Basic Patient Care, Laboratory and Specimen knowledge, Floor exam, Ear lavages, Assisting RN & Physician)
  • Collects laboratory tests
  • Screening, Charting & Documenting
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
  • Prepared patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures.
  • Provided guidance to patients on preventive health care measures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms, instruments, and other areas of the clinic or office.
  • Managed patient health records, including entering data into electronic medical record systems.
  • Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Maintained confidential documentation of patient information to stay compliant with federal regulations.
  • Conducted physical examinations and screenings for illnesses and injuries.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and complete blood count.

Nursing Assistant

Shiprock Indian Health Service
Shiprock, NM
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
  • Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Certified Nursing Assistant

San Juan Regional Medical Center
Maple, Farmington NM
11.2011 - 03.2012
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
  • Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in the urine
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
  • Documented clinical information inpatient medical records daily
  • Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
  • Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration inpatient conditions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
Murray, Farmington NM
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
  • Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
08-2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
08-2015

Bachelor of Science - Emphasis Surgical Technology

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Compassionate Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Workplace Safety

Accomplishments

  • Honor Roll student at Northern Arizona University-Spring 2020
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success participant
  • Merrion Distinguished Scholar

Certification

  • Basic Life Support

Affiliations

  • Volunteer to help teach youth sports in my community.
  • Affiliated with women's sports clubs in my community
  • Learning the Navajo Language

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita San Juan
09.2023 - 01.2024

Surgical Technologist

San Juan Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2023

Health Technician

Shiprock Indian Health Service
01.2019 - 05.2020

Nursing Assistant

Shiprock Indian Health Service
11.2017 - 08.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

San Juan Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 03.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
09.2010 - 05.2011

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

San Juan College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Juan College

Bachelor of Science - Emphasis Surgical Technology

Northern Arizona University

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