Kristina Baack
Arvada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician with 4 years of healthcare experience. Adept at providing patient support through transports, ambulation, and updating charts. Known for being a flexible team player with a positive and upbeat demeanor. Experienced in daily living assistance and utilizing compassionate communication to support patients both emotionally and physically. Skilled in medical equipment operation, patient monitoring techniques, and monitoring vital signs while ensuring patient comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Sales Associate
Best Buy
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arapahoe Community College
05.2020
Associate of Arts - Science
Red Rocks Community College
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO05-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- ADL support
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Blood glucose monitoring
- IV insertion
- CPR certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Best Buy
06.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Science
Red Rocks Community College
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
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