Trista S. Crame'
Libby
Summary
Empathetic healthcare provider with medical experience since the age of 18.
Known for strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations, all while ensuring adherence to protocols while advocating for patient needs to promote effective healthcare services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libby Care Center
Libby
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse rate, to ensure patient stability.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for efficient care coordination.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms to charge nurse for timely intervention.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with ambulation, ensuring safe use of appropriate equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress for medical staff review.
- Safeguarded patient privacy through strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Trained new nursing assistants through hands-on instruction and support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
PCA
Cabinet Mountain Home Care
Libby
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and comfort to patients and families.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Kootenai Valley Christian School
Libby, MTSkills
- Valid state driver's license
- Wound care assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Colostomy care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Intake recording
- Transfer techniques
- Behavior documentation
- Specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Client transportation services
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking skills
- Time management
- Confidentiality maintenance
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Emergency response
- Lifting and transferring
References
References available upon request.
Certification
CNA- Department of Public Health and Human Services- 2023.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libby Care Center
03.2023 - Current
PCA
Cabinet Mountain Home Care
08.2017 - 09.2018
Kootenai Valley Christian School