Krystal Ankele
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Bartell Drugs Corporation
03.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Mental health Technician – Certified Nursing Assistant
Smokey Pointe Behavioral Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Endoscopy Technician – Certified Nursing Assistant
Gastro Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Homecare
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the case manager.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Everett Center Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing & teeth cleaning
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant.
Skills
- Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Bartell Drugs Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Mental health Technician – Certified Nursing Assistant
Smokey Pointe Behavioral Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2023
Endoscopy Technician – Certified Nursing Assistant
Gastro Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Everett Center Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2020 - 05.2021
Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Homecare
06.2020 - 07.2021
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