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Heather Kilchrist

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Proven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Paul's Run Retirement Community, adept in patient-focused care and efficient in medical terminology. Skilled in transporting patients and leveraging computer proficiency to enhance patient care quality. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and excel, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and care standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chapel Manor
08.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Paul's Run Retirement Community
02.1997 - 10.2016
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Clerical Aide

Paul's Run Retirement Community
02.1997 - 10.2016
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Completed all the discharged patients and added the new admission paperwork on the rehab skilled unit.
  • Also covered staffing when they needed coverage.

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance

Paul's Run CNA Classes
Philadelphia, PA
02.1997

Skills

  • Transporting patients
  • Patient Lifting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient-focused care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Relations
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Conducting intakes
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Trustworthy companion
  • I'm a fast learner and can be trained fast
  • Im good with computers

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chapel Manor
08.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Paul's Run Retirement Community
02.1997 - 10.2016

Clerical Aide

Paul's Run Retirement Community
02.1997 - 10.2016

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance

Paul's Run CNA Classes

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