Kristin Bigler
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Medication Assistant
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough monitoring for potential adverse effects and timely reporting of concerns to healthcare team.
- Performed vital signs assessments prior to administering certain medications as required, ensuring safe dosage administration based on individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure appropriate medication storage and inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Networks Connect
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Safely collected and expedited urine/stool samples to laboratory according to established procedures
- Monitored and recorded blood glucose readings of patients
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
Middlebury, IN05.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Dosage Calculation
- Assisting in a variety of treatments as directed
- Developing and maintaining department quality assurance
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
D.A.V State Sweetheart 2016
Certification
- Qualified Medication Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Qualified Medication Assistant
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Networks Connect
04.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
- Qualified Medication Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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