Kristine Smith
Robins,IA
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Tornado Trucking
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
Certified Medication Aide
Eastern Star Nursing Home
09.2016 - 11.2021
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aase Haugen Homes
09.2008 - 09.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in CDL Class A
Corridor CDL Training
North Liberty, IA09.2023
No Degree - Certified Medication Aide
North East Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA10.2013
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
North East Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA09.2008
Skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Load Inspection
- Truck Weighing
- Flexible schedule availability
- Documentation skills
- Attention to Detail
- Route Navigation Software
- Cargo Handling
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Map Reading
- Safe Driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Visual Inspection
- Class A license
Timeline
Truck Driver
Tornado Trucking
11.2021 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Eastern Star Nursing Home
09.2016 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aase Haugen Homes
09.2008 - 09.2016
No Degree - Certificate in CDL Class A
Corridor CDL Training
No Degree - Certified Medication Aide
North East Iowa Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
North East Iowa Community College
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