Open To Work
Caitlyn Nelson
Andrews,IN
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in direct patient care across hospital and long-term care settings. Delivered quality patient care through effective monitoring of vital signs and assistance with daily living activities while ensuring patient safety. Focused on utilizing strong bedside-care skills and hospital experience in an Emergency Care Technician role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Staffing
Churubusco, Indiana
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
Self-Employed Esthetician
Skin by Caitlyn
Wabash, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized client care prioritizing safety, sanitation, and effective communication.
- Conduct assessments, maintain accurate client records, and follow established safety and sanitation protocols.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, documentation, and daily business operations independently.
- Established trust through professional communication, ensuring confidentiality and personalized service.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Age In Place Home Services LLC
Huntington, IN
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized, compassionate care to patients in their homes while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Provided assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure patients' comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Monitored blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation and communicated concerns appropriately.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided to track changes and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient conditions, care provided, and observed changes.
- Ensured clean and safe environments for patients by sanitizing equipment and living areas to promote health and well-being.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Millers at Oak Pointe
Columbia City, IN
07.2016 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a long-term care setting while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and safety.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and daily care, promptly reporting changes in condition to ensure timely intervention.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and independence in bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Performed safe transfers and assisted with lifting and repositioning patients.
- Maintained clean, organized patient areas and changed bed linens to support infection prevention and patient comfort.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life and post-mortem care.
- Collaborated with nurses and care team to address individual patient needs, fostering a supportive care environment.
Licensed Esthetician
The 5th Parlour
Huntington, IN
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered client services while ensuring strict sanitation and safety compliance.
- Coordinated scheduling, inventory, documentation, and customer service tasks to streamline operations.
- Facilitated training sessions for estheticians and oversight of other estheticians.
PCT - Patient Care Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding assistance, and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported abnormalities or patient concerns to nursing staff.
- Facilitated safe patient transfers to and from beds and wheelchairs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Responded promptly to call lights and patient requests for assistance.
- Maintained patient rooms through thorough cleaning and restocking of essential supplies to support patient care.
- Assisted with patient care plans under the direction of healthcare professionals.
- Recorded patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
Columbia City, INEsthetics Program -
Ravenscroft Beauty College
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- CNA / Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Vital Signs
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control & Sanitation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Documentation
- Call light management
- Hospital Experience
- HIPAA
- Hospice Care
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Esthetician License
- RBT Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Staffing
06.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Age In Place Home Services LLC
01.2025 - 06.2025
Self-Employed Esthetician
Skin by Caitlyn
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Esthetician
The 5th Parlour
08.2022 - 10.2024
PCT - Patient Care Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Millers at Oak Pointe
07.2016 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
Esthetics Program -
Ravenscroft Beauty College