Britany Kolarik
Omaha,NE
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nebraska Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Medication Aide
Good Shepard Lutheran Community
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
Certified Medication Aide
Ridgewood Assistant Living
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookstone Village
02.2011 - 04.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Home Health Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
09.2007 - 03.2014
- Assisted client with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of client to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with client and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland-Greenwood High School
Ashland, NE05.2008
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- End of life care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nebraska Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Good Shepard Lutheran Community
06.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Medication Aide
Ridgewood Assistant Living
05.2014 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookstone Village
02.2011 - 04.2016
Home Health Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
09.2007 - 03.2014
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
High School Diploma -
Ashland-Greenwood High School
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