Kristine Potratz
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate and hard-working nursing assistant with 20+ years experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Regency Senior Living
New Berlin, WI
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Answering patient phone calls that included helping with bathroom trips, fall safety, getting dressed and ready for the day, and determining if a situation warranted reaching out to the nurse. Other duties included doing frequent rounds around the premises, various chores to ensure the safety and comfort of residents such as laundry and meal preparation, and providing companionship to residents, their family members, and fellow staff. Passed meds as needed.
CNA
Ascension Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Caring for patients and aiding other hospital staff. Blood sugars, bathroom assistance, answering call lights, bed changing, clothing changes, fall assistance, transporting patients to other floors, giving reports at shift change, and anything that may have been asked by floor nurses and doctors.
CNA
Advocate Aurora Health Care
West Allis, WI
02.1999 - 12.2010
- Caring for patients and aiding other hospital staff. Blood sugars, bathroom assistance, answering call lights, bed changing, clothing changes, fall assistance, transporting patients to other floors, giving reports at shift change, and anything that may have been asked by the floor nurses and doctors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
MilwaukeeSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health record documentation
- Safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate support
- Attention to detail
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient transfers
- Responding to emergencies
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- CNA certified
- CBRF certified
- Med passer certified
Timeline
CNA
Regency Senior Living
08.2019 - 09.2024
CNA
Ascension Health Care
03.2011 - 08.2019
CNA
Advocate Aurora Health Care
02.1999 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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