Crystal Spesert
Catawba,NC
Summary
For over 20 years, I have been a care in various environments that have thoroughly loved and enjoyed. I have a great care and compassion for making a difference in someone else’s life and love being a caregiver. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSR
ZOLL LifeVest
06.2024 - Current
- Education for patients and families on use of a LifeVest
- Proving cardiac knowledge to patients and families about cardiac disease and improvement for quality of life
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted patients with account set-up, enabling smooth transitions into using the company''s products or services.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Delivered outstanding problem-solving skills in addressing recurring issues that resulted in improved operational efficiency.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Upheld strict adherence to company policies and procedures while providing exceptional service experiences for each client interaction.
CNA/USMT
Atrium Health Pineville
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Delivered high-quality care to cardiac patients in hospital facility.
- Observe patients cardiac rhythms and report the nurse for abnormal arrhythmia
CNA/USMT/EKG Tech
Frye Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Collect labs from patients for specimen collections
- Perform EKGs on patients for abnormal rhythms and routine
- Wound care; cleaning and caring for wounds per a physicians written order
Home Health Aide
Bayada Nurses
03.2004 - 05.2015
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
CNA
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
12.2002 - 03.2004
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Associate General Education - General Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2018
Skills
- Telemetry Data Analysis
- Knowledge of Cardiac Health
- Emergency Response
- Electrocardiogram Technician
- Proactive Injury Prevention
- Condition Monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Trustworthy companion
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medical Terminology
- Bedsore Prevention
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Family Education
- Professional Bedside manner
- Bathing Assistance
- Wound Care
Certification
CNA-2002 to present
Timeline
PSR
ZOLL LifeVest
06.2024 - Current
CNA/USMT
Atrium Health Pineville
03.2024 - Current
CNA/USMT/EKG Tech
Frye Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
Home Health Aide
Bayada Nurses
03.2004 - 05.2015
CNA
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
12.2002 - 03.2004
Associate General Education - General Education
Catawba Valley Community College
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