Therese Crocker
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Medical worker with extensive experience in fast-paced healthcare environment. Enhances patient care through, ensuring dignity, utilizing effective communication, and fighting for patient rights. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Baker Care Center
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording
- Collaborated with multiple levels of the care team delivering prompt care for over 35 patients
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like routine safety checks, proper positioning techniques and safe reach mobility equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center, Peace Health
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Halted development of pressure ulcers in over 150 patients through frequent turning, repositioning, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs in fast-paced environment.
Certified Medical Assistant Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated diagnostic equipment, including EKG machines and phlebotomy tools, with precision.
- Conducted over 100 blood draws a day using various techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis, adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Cascades Health and Rehab
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12-2026
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center, Peace Health
12.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Medical Assistant Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Baker Care Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Cascades Health and Rehab
09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Washington University