Kristy Radach
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care and compassion. Excelled in care plan implementation and patient safety management, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Holds CNA and CPR certifications. Known for exceptional bedside manner and time management skills, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Cashmere Post Acute
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing,dressing,nail care,feeding, ambulate residents, changing linens, repositioning, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen & weights.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA
Confluence Health
10.2005 - 06.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen, and blood sugar levels
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, dressing, nail care and teeth brushing.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Help assist RN in any medical procedures.
- Empty drains and report any changes in specimens JP & foley catheters. Also collection of specimen delegated by RN.
- Apply devices as noted by RN such as: SCD'S, Foot pulsers, or CPM machines and TED hose.
- Provide snacks and fresh water.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Ambulate residents with various tubes and drains.
- Report any changes in patient status.
- Worked with patients with knee, hip, open heart surgery and using proper technique for transferring.
- Cross trained unit secretary duties include: make follow up appointments, answering phone, patient insurance verification, stock nurse stations directing family & working in work ques.
- Float to other units as needed PCU,SOU,ICU,MU1,post op.
- Cared for patients receiving chemotherapy and taking vitals and proper precautions by over seeing RN
Education
CNA -
Hearthstone
609 Highline Dr, East Wenatchee, WA 9880206.2023
High School Diploma -
Eastmont High School
955 3rd. St. NE, East Wenatchee, WA 9880206.2003
Skills
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- CNA Certification
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- Patient Safety Management
- Adaptable
Timeline
CNA
Cashmere Post Acute
02.2022 - Current
CNA
Confluence Health
10.2005 - 06.2021
CNA -
Hearthstone
High School Diploma -
Eastmont High School
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