Mikaya Kramer
Norfolk,NE
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Med Aide with extensive experience at Norfolk Veterans Home, enhancing patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and strong relationship building. Proven ability to streamline operations and improve patient satisfaction by adhering to infection control protocols and providing emotional support, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Aide
Norfolk Veterans Home
Norfolk, NE
02.2015 - 05.2025
- Elevated quality of care provided by staying up-to-date on latest technology advancements within the medical field.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently managing check-in processes that allowed patients easy access to necessary services.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and proper use of equipment.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and enhance skill set as a Medical Aide.
- Provided vital assistance during medical procedures, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients'' families to gather essential information about their loved ones'' conditions.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of changes or potential complications requiring intervention from the healthcare team.
- Streamlined office efficiency by organizing supplies, updating inventory levels, and managing stockroom orders as needed.
- Assisted medical staff with diagnostic procedures for accurate results and timely treatment.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by coordinating multiple patient appointments and facilitating necessary followups.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for all patients.
- Contributed to efficient workflow by promptly completing assigned tasks and assisting in daily operations.
- Supported healthcare team in managing appointments, coordinating schedules, and processing paperwork for optimal organization and time management.
CNA
Norfolk Veterans Home
Norfolk, NE
02.2015 - 05.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk, NE05.2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient charting
- Patient observation
- Emotional support
- Patient positioning
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Nutrition support
- Oxygen administration
- Patient logging
- Healthcare documentation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Catheter care
- Vitals monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Pain management
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Analytical thinking
- Time management abilities
Certification
I’m certified in CPR just renewed in the past few months
Timeline
Med Aide
Norfolk Veterans Home
02.2015 - 05.2025
CNA
Norfolk Veterans Home
02.2015 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School