Krystal Lingaton
Kapaa,HI
Summary
Service-oriented Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care. Motivated to expand nursing skills and gain valuable acute care experience. Excellent observation skills and attention to detail with high levels of patience and comprehensive, individualized patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Caregiver
Kokua Healthcare
Lihue, HI
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with personal care and medications
- Followed care plan
- Assessed for and ensured a safe home environment
- Reported medical or safety concerns to RN supervisor
Drug Abatement Representative
Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airgroup
Lihue, HI
01.2023 - Current
- Administer drug test and alcohol collections in accordance with federal regulations, state laws and the Alaska Airlines Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Follow established procedures, with additional discretion, to make determinations with regards to:
Enforcing direct-observation specimen collections to include finding alternative support for the direct observation should the situation requires.
Determine when to declare a “refusal to test” based on regulatory parameters and reports occurrences to the Designated Employer Representative.
Schedule tests of various workgroups’ complex work hours of varied employee groups and expected workload in assisting with scheduling of own work hours to meet business needs and established deadlines while ensuring the most efficient use of company resources. - Document and process expenses incurred while completing work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Guide frontline leaders in drug and alcohol testing scenarios (e.g., post-accident, reasonable suspicion/cause determination and documentation, etc.), and interpretation of federal regulations and company policies.
- Secure and maintain testing supplies and orders supplies as necessary.
- Provides expert testimony to any Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), state investigations, and labor hearings when required.
- Travel for business, including day, nights, weekend, holidays and occasional overnight stays.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, or as the situation dictates.
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Regency at Puakea Retirement & Assisted Living
Lihue, HI
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Trained staff and assisted the director of nursing
- Support dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents
- Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, ADLs, environmental orientation, assistance or administration with medication, treatments, and other care while encouraging self-care and independence, as permitted by state regulations
- Ensured care as indicated on resident treatment and service plans
- Knew and follow infection control and safety procedures
- Reviewed, updated and communicated resident care documentation.
- Evaluated health emergencies to determine medical measures per RN scope of practice and state regulations
Registered Charge Nurse
Ohana Pacific Management
Lawai, HI
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Administered medications/treatments as ordered by the physician and according to policy and procedures.
- Took telephone orders from physicians and transcribed orders to new medication administration record, the pre-printed physician order sheet, resident chart, treatment/care plans as appropriate.
- Maintained & ordered appropriate inventory of resident medications and medical stock supplies.
- Conducted accurate physical assessments of residents, determined their needs and implemented appropriate interventions to meet those needs.
- Performed assessments on admission, transfer and/or discharges.
Dental Assistant
Robert M Long DDS
Lihue, HI
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Home Health Aide
Jack and Nancy Blalock
Kapaa, HI
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
Personal Assistance Aide
Arc of Kauai
Lihue, HI
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Helped patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental status, intake and output and exercise levels.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks.
- Facilitated planning and development of patients' schedules, appointments and financial budget.
- Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environments by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements.
- Supported patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household goods and running errands.
- Supported patients by assisting with laundry, housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and running errands.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.2013
Certificate of Achievement - Practical Nursing
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.2012
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Strong organization skills
- Time Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient care coordination
- Team player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Caregiver
Kokua Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Drug Abatement Representative
Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airgroup
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Regency at Puakea Retirement & Assisted Living
07.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Charge Nurse
Ohana Pacific Management
10.2013 - 04.2015
Dental Assistant
Robert M Long DDS
07.2009 - 08.2011
Home Health Aide
Jack and Nancy Blalock
01.2009 - 08.2011
Personal Assistance Aide
Arc of Kauai
01.2007 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kauai Community College
Certificate of Achievement - Practical Nursing
Kauai Community College
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