TERESA KAST
Green River,WY
Summary
Highly-dependable individual with a sound understanding of medical laws and ethics. Superior communication and organization skills. Possesses a personable, honest and compassionate demeanor. Core Qualifications Customer service-oriented Infection control standards Time management Health codes compliance Exceptional patient care and interaction Special dietary requirements File/records maintenance Patient and family focused Knowledge of medical terminology HIPAA guidelines Authorized to work in the US for any employer Server/Cashier
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Mission At Castle Rock
2020.04 - Current
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Staci Ann's Cafe
2019.09 - Current
- Seat customers, take orders, help with food prep, clean tables, wash dishes, make sure restaurant is clean and customers are happy, closed out tickets cash and credit cards.
- Took food and drink orders
- Served meals
- Bussed tables
- Handled money
Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver Pacifica
Senior Living
2019.01 - 2019.08
- Serve meals, do laundry, assist residents with adl's, notify med tech of changes and concerns, get weights
Eye technician
Dr. Pettit
2017.05 - 2018.09
- Pulled patient charts for appointments
- Fundus photos
- Assist with dilation drops and numbing drops for eye injection
- Straightened up the waiting room so that it remained neat and organized
- Sustained workplace cleanliness by cleaning exam rooms, disposing of used supplies and sanitizing equipment
- Used optometric equipment such as [visual field], [PHP] and [lenstar] to conduct pre-testing and special testing
- Greeted visitors and established the purpose of their visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedure.
Medication Aide
Grande Ronde Retirement
2015.12 - 2017.05
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Medication Aide
Angeline Senior Living
2014.01 - 2014.10
- For home and was training to be administrator, did care plans, inventory of house stock
- Assessments of new residents for possible move in
- Cooked meals and housekeeping duties
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Built strong network of outside referral sources within the community
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Managed clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management
- Helped less experienced staff manage daily assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, ORNo Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORSkills
- Mobility Support
- Vital Signs Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Personal Grooming Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Toileting
- Compassionate Care
- Monitor Vital Signs
Timeline
CNA
Mission At Castle Rock
2020.04 - Current
Staci Ann's Cafe
2019.09 - Current
Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver Pacifica
Senior Living
2019.01 - 2019.08
Eye technician
Dr. Pettit
2017.05 - 2018.09
Medication Aide
Grande Ronde Retirement
2015.12 - 2017.05
Medication Aide
Angeline Senior Living
2014.01 - 2014.10
High School Diploma -
Union High School
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oregon University
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