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Caitlin Brabender

Willmar,MN

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Divine House Inc.
Willmar , MN
07.2011 - Current
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
  • Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
  • Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
  • Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
  • Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
  • Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
  • Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Luther Haven Nursing Home
Montevideo, MN
01.2007 - 06.2011
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

Skills

  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia Care

Timeline

PCA

Divine House Inc.
07.2011 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Luther Haven Nursing Home
01.2007 - 06.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ridgewater College

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