Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Kristina Garner

Kristina Garner

Medford,OR

Summary

At DHS Worldwide, I leveraged my adeptness in medication management and compassionate care to enhance patient wellbeing, crafting personalized care plans that resulted in improved service delivery. My commitment to ongoing education and ability to foster positive patient relationships underscore my dependable and empathetic approach to caregiving.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

DHS Worldwide
03.1994 - Current
  • Maintained proper healing by updating bandages, dressings, and binders.
  • Maintained optimum comfort levels by repositioning bedridden patients.
  • Helped track eating habits to achieve health aspirations.
  • Partnered with medical staff to create client-specific care protocols, leading to improved service delivery and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated communication between family members and caregivers regarding patient health.
  • Kept patients' rooms sanitary through laundering, changing sheets, and bed-making.
  • Streamlined daily routines with assistance in personal tasks and chores.
  • Provided daily assistance to patients in their bathing, dressing and personal grooming activities.
  • Offered guidance in personal care tasks.
  • Developed meaningful bonds with clients, offering emotional support and companionship.
  • Enhanced medication routines for patient autonomy.
  • Helped clients maintain necessary life standards with supportive actions.
  • Promoted a positive environment by conversing with patients, organizing social events, and aiding in personal care.
  • Tracked client behaviors, administered medications, and monitored vital signs for supervisor updates.
  • Handled laundry duties and completed grocery shopping weekly.
  • Helped clients with everyday needs, fostering their mental and physical health.
  • Identified alterations in patients' conditions, informing the case manager.
  • Supported client's health by maintaining cleanliness and providing healthy meals.
  • Supported patient movement across different spaces safely.
  • Mitigated risks to patients through hazard identification and implementation of preventive measures.
  • Upheld standards of dignity, privacy, and self-determination for patients during care.
  • Stayed informed about advanced caregiving techniques through ongoing education.
  • Maintained a clean environment through careful housekeeping without infringing on patient’s personal space.
  • Supported patients and their families emotionally, fostering positive connections.
  • Updated care plans based on documented client progress.
  • Ensured efficient transition of home care services through effective coordination and communication.
  • Promoted optimal health by maintaining a risk-free and sanitary setting.
  • Crafted diverse menus to support overall health through proper nutrition.
  • Managed client schedules efficiently while upholding care quality.
  • Enhanced patient experience by employing active listening strategies.
  • Executed medical professionals' rehabilitation plans successfully to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Aided clients with routine living activities, boosting their autonomy and overall life satisfaction.
  • Arranged and managed transportation for patients, facilitating on-time arrivals for medical commitments.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosages.
  • Safely transported clients to scheduled medical visits.
  • Executed tasks involving confidential information with discretion.
  • Worked closely with major accounts to deliver customized administrative aid for households.
  • Supported patient personal care routines like bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene efficiently.
  • Tracked clients' overall health and well-being.
  • Enhanced employee development through targeted coaching sessions.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and aided patients with eating tasks.
  • Aided patient movements towards restrooms for essential bodily functions.
  • Incorporated identified needs to arrange out-of-town activities.
  • Established trusting bonds through regular interactions with clients and their family members.
  • Strengthened ties with caregivers to consistently acquire new insights.
  • Maintained detailed task records for managerial review.
  • Conducted therapeutic exercises to increase patient mobility and strength.
  • Updated wound care materials to enhance the healing process.
  • Managed allocation of care hours across the client caseload.
  • Tracked and maintained accurate records of patients' vital statistics.
  • Handled documentation tasks for all received mail, bills, and invoices.
  • Ensured safe transit for diverse needs like health appointments and social gatherings.
  • Conducted routine monitoring of vital statistics, ensuring any detected issues were immediately communicated to medical personnel.
  • Created personalized recreational activities to enhance mental stimulation for patients.
  • Enhanced comfort levels by meeting individual preferences with dedication.
  • Ensured attentive and personalized care to foster overall well-being.
  • Scheduled family appointments and gatherings.
  • Monitored client development through scheduled evaluations and detailed reporting.
  • Showed reliability through self-driven initiatives.
  • Thrived in dynamic work settings.
  • Exhibited efficiency in solo projects as well as team collaborations.
  • Displayed proficiency in rapidly understanding and navigating novel scenarios.
  • Showcased outstanding communication abilities, including verbal and written.
  • Collaborated effectively within a team setting, offering support and guidance.
  • Maintained a helpful attitude in all situations.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members for seamless daily operations.
  • Dedicated to ongoing knowledge enhancement.
  • Adapted to variable work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Optimized task efficiency by managing time effectively and meeting all deadlines.
  • Consistently maintained a strong work ethic.
  • Maintained high standards of detail in work.
  • Applied decision-making strategies through thorough problem breakdown and solution assessment.
  • Honed interpersonal skills by engaging regularly with colleagues.
  • Proficient in rapidly understanding new information.
  • Efficiently integrated with latest technological tools.
  • Delivered results efficiently in high-stress situations.
  • Established and nurtured efficient and amiable workplace connections.
  • Showcased superior proficiency in managing both time and tasks across multiple project assignments.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - CNA

Hartnell College, Salinas, CA

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Supportive companionship
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication management
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Mobility assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Client documentation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient management
  • ADL assistance
  • Client transportation
  • Incident reporting
  • Care plan assessment
  • End-of-life care
  • Care plan management
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Progress documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Care plan adherence
  • Records management
  • Transportation services
  • PPE usage
  • Medical records management
  • Language fluency
  • Records maintenance
  • Physical therapy support
  • Indirect patient care
  • Chronic illness management
  • Medical office administration
  • Case management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Incapacitation care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Social interaction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Nutrition
  • Disability support
  • Empathetic listening
  • Autism support
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Medication coordination
  • State regulations
  • Dining room support
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Case management experience
  • Compassionate client care
  • Community activities
  • Quality program protocols
  • Lifting and transferring
  • At-home care instruction
  • Resident empowerment
  • Fast learner
  • Attentive to people
  • Bedside care
  • Clear communication

Accomplishments

I have been caregiver for over 30 years and working with this disability and disability Services. To create a better life for the disabled in their own environment and in residential areas. I worked in foster homes and In-Home Care also a roaming CNA. I've studied to be a burn nursing assistant for 2 years taking care of a burned patient. I also cared for my mom since 1983 she had broken her neck and three different places. I'm a level 3 caregiver. I work with Quadriplegians amongst many others with different disabilities. I love my job and I love to help people live better lives in any way shape or form. I rarely have any limits. I'm a hard worker and I strive to make each day better, for the disabled. My heart goes out to each one of them.

Affiliations

I'm affiliated with All Care in home care, home instead, safe Haven care, disability Services DHS, foster homes all through the valley as well

Timeline

Caregiver - DHS Worldwide
03.1994 - Current
Hartnell College - Certificate Of Technical Studies, CNA

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