Caitlin Hamm
Aberdeen,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Skilled in addressing diverse patient needs with utmost care and attention to detail. Committed to maximizing satisfaction, safety, and overall wellness for patients from various backgrounds. Demonstrated proficiency as a valued member of a caring nursing team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa of Georgetown
06.2024 - 12 2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages with a staffing ratio 45:1
Licensed Practical Nurse Hospice
Vitas Hospice
04.2024 - 08 2024
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal comfort and quality of life.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Veterans Home
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Telecommunications Operator
Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
- Performed clerical work such as sorting mail, restocking supplies and typing documents.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
- Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.
- Operated digital paging system to notify recipients of incoming calls.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency call procedures.
- Supported customers by managing 100 plus calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
- Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
Patient Care Assistant, STNA
Mercy Health Clermont Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH12.2023
Associate of Arts -
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH05.2022
High School Diploma -
RULH
Ripley, OH01.2012
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Caregiving skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- CPR/AED
Certification
BLS Certified in process
Licensed Pratical Nurse
IV certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa of Georgetown
06.2024 - 12 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Hospice
Vitas Hospice
04.2024 - 08 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Veterans Home
01.2024 - 06.2024
Telecommunications Operator
Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Care Assistant, STNA
Mercy Health Clermont Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Southern State Community College
High School Diploma -
RULH
Certificate - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Southern State Community College
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