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Krystal W.

Krystal W.

$17.00 / hr

Houston, TX

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About Krystal

I became a Certified Nursing Assistant because I love to work with people. The ability to watch patients or residents transition from one state to the next is one aspect of the job that I love. I am bilingual moderate in Spanish. I am also a strong believer in patient advocacy

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Companionship

Job Interests

    Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

    Skills & Expertise

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

    Experience & Education

    Manager

    Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
    Jolivette Personal Care
    Manage care home facility with hospice, paraplegic and quadriplegic residents . Assist with basic ADL's , wound care , foley care and ROM. Diapering are a daily duty.
    Nov 2012 - Apr 2015

    PCA

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
    Crdential Staffing Agency
    Served as a supplemental tech caring for patients on a rehabilitation unit. Assisting with basic adl's for patients recovering from brain, back , neck , hips and knee surgeries.
    Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

    CNA

    Oct 2009 - Apr 2012
    Supplemental Healthcare staffing
    Served as supplemental tech. On medical surgery , rehabilitation units, lvad ,ICU, and CCU units.
    Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

    PCA

    Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
    The Vosswood Nursing Center
    Cared for patient on a skilled nursing unit. Patient census was very diverse. Cared for 8-12 patients per shift . Worked alongside therapist nurses and dieticians. Assisted with encouraging health eating.
    Dec 2008 - Jul 2009

    Houston Community College

    Aug 2002 - May 2005
    Aug 2002 - May 2005

    Jack Yates High School

    Aug 1998 - May 2002
    Aug 1998 - May 2002

    PCAII

    May 2011 - Apr 1012
    Ben Taub General Hospital
    Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift on a medical surgery unit. Performed basic ADL's, EKG's and blood sugars. Experience with NG tubes, bile bags and foleys.
    May 2011 - Apr 1012
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