CINDY KRUEGER

Garretson, South Dakota *****

605-***-**** - ad0eng@r.postjobfree.com - WWW: Bold Profile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

SKILLS

Inpatient Care

Responding to Emergencies

Compassionate Caregiver

Medical Recordkeeping

Consistent Follow Through

Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge

Medical Terminology Knowledge

EMR Updating

Trustworthy Companion

Respiratory Equipment Training

Quality Patient Care

Observing Responses

Medication Assistance

ADLs Assistance

Documentation Procedures Expertise

Needs Determination

Medications Familiarity

Monitor Vitals

Symptom Documentation

Emotional and Social Support

Recording Vital Signs

Health Insurance Verification

Electronic Recordkeeping

Patient Safety Management

Efficient and Reliable Team Player

Medical Records Management

Patient-Focused Care

Patient Relationship-Building

Supporting Personal Needs

Family Communication

Infection Control Procedures

Documenting Behaviors

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Support

Charting Expertise

Companionship and Emotional

Support

Observation Documentation

Complex Problem-Solving

Quick Problem Solver

WORK HISTORY

09/2021 to Current Certified Medication Aide/Nurse Aide Bethany Meadows Assisted Living – Brandon, SD

Answer pages and support residents' comfort by tending to various needs. Report unusual or urgent circumstances in residents' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Further skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Maximize resident satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

Disburse resident medication according to electronic medical record. Get vitals and blood sugar numbers when need be for residents. Check-in, alphabetize, organize by name, and deliver medication to medication carts at month-end

Serve meals in dining room.

Clean up & set up of dining room.

Assist other coworkers with tasks such as laundry and taking out residents' garbage.

Took resident vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.

Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude.

Administered medications to residents and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of residents to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

Assisted residents with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages,

Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.

Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.

Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.

Monitored resident responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Reviewed resident progress to document effects of any prescribed medication. Monitored resident responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly. Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.

Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.

Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.

Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.

Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.

Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of residents to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

04/2018 to 03/2020 In-Home Caregiver

KoreCares – Sioux Falls, SD

Assisted clients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Assisted clients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting them to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies. Interacted kindly with clients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude.

Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for clients to promote better nutrition. Helped clients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support. Monitored progress and documented client health status changes to keep care team updated.

Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance their quality of life.

Offered support for client's mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.

Provided transportation and appointment management. Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising. 04/2018 to 12/2019 Certified Medication Aide/Nurse Aide Grand Living Assisted Living – Sioux Falls, SD

Took residents' vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and resident wellbeing.

Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude.

Administered medications to residents and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Answered call lights and tended to various daily living needs of residents. Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of residents to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

Assisted residents with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.

Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.

Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.

Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important resident information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to residents.

Monitored resident responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly. 10/2016 to 04/2018 In-Home Caregiver

Freudenthal Home Health – St. Joseph, MO

Assisted clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Assisted clients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies. Interacted kindly with clients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude.

Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for clients to promote better nutrition. Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Provided transportation and appointments management. Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising. Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.

Helped client safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support. Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report client progress.

Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Monitored progress and documented client health status changes to keep care team updated.

Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding client health concerns or behavioral changes.

Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in clients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

07/2008 to 03/2016 Work and Logistics Coordinatior Signs And Shapes – Omaha, NE

Located workers from various organizations via internet, email or text to wear costumes for different events.

Worked with event coordinator to have workers at event to complete job in costume requested for event.

Tracked orders and notified workers of status or potential delays. Monitored inbound and outbound shipping operations to establish timely delivery of costumes.

Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments. Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and packaged costume movements.

Sales of new costumes to new and existing local and international customers. Rental of stock costumes for various local and international events. EDUCATION

07/2023 Bachelor of Science: Healthcare Administration Colorado Christian University - Denver, CO

Dean's List - June, August 2021; July 2022

3.9 GPA

summa cum laude graduate

04/2018 State Certification: Certified Medication Aide State of South Dakota - Sioux Falls, SD

10/2016 State Certification: Certified Medicine Aide State of Missouri - St. Joseph, MO

05/1990 Bachelor of Arts: Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing Minnesota State University - Mankato - Mankato, MN Dean's List - September, 1986

3.2 GPA

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