Krisean Waters
Elk Grove
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician experienced in providing empathetic patient support within hospital and long-term care environments. Established rapport and trust with patients while assisting with daily living activities and conducting vital sign measurements. Focused on enhancing quality of life through attentive care and strong teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment at all times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2017 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turn and position bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with bathing and dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Facilitated range of motion exercises to maintain patient mobility and prevent loss of function.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and tooth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and tracked dietary intake to support patients in meeting their nutritional goals.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and provided feeding assistance.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, promptly communicating changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
Basic Life Support CPR/AED - Basic Life Support CPR/ AED
American Heart Association
11.2025 - 11.2027
Nursing Assistance
Charles A. Jones Skills And Business Education Center
Sacramento, CA 12.2014 - 12.2014
Customer Service
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center
Sacramento, CAHigh School Diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter School
Sacramento, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Wound care
- First Aid and Safety
- Basic life support
- Infection control
- COVID-19 protocols
- Environment Sanitation
- Progress Documentation
- Emergency response planning
- Multitasking and Organization
- Emotional support
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient Education
Timeline
Basic Life Support CPR/AED - Basic Life Support CPR/ AED
American Heart Association
11.2025 - 11.2027
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistance
Charles A. Jones Skills And Business Education Center
12.2014 - 12.2014
Customer Service
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center
High School Diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter School