Kristina Mosier
Virginia Beach ,VA
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated individual with solid foundation in patient care practices and medical knowledge. Proficient in administering basic medical procedures and understanding patient needs, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to making meaningful impact on patient health and well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Sentara Heart Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA07-2025
Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Virginia BeachNursing
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VANursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VACosmetology
Rudy & Kelly Academy
Virginia Beach01-2020
CNA - CNA
Tidewater Medical Training
01-2017
Skills
- Reliable team player
- CPR certification
- Compassionate
- Infection control standards
- Safety precautions
- ADL support
- Companionship and emotional support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Healthcare ethics
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Safety protocols
- Basic nursing care
- Time management
- Patient-focused care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
- Attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Electronic charting
- Emotional and social support
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Prioritization
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Verbal communication
- Reliable and dependable
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Sentara Heart Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Nursing
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Nursing
Old Dominion University
Cosmetology
Rudy & Kelly Academy
CNA - CNA
Tidewater Medical Training
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