Kaitlin Foster
North Judson,Indiana
Summary
Certified nursing assistant with knowledge of medical terminology and HIPPA compliance. Hard working and honest with established career working in long term care and assisted living facilities. Providing quality care and protecting patients rights and their dignity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Transportation Driver
Transportation Concierge Services
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing routes or last-minute requests from clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance patient experience during transit.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline transportation processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted patients in entering and exiting the vehicle safely, utilizing proper lifting techniques when necessary.
- Shouldered responsibility for communicating with dispatch concerning incomplete pickups.
- Boosted company reputation through exceptional customer service skills and empathetic care towards patients and their families.
- Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
- Maintained a clean and comfortable environment within the vehicle, ensuring optimal patient comfort throughout their journey.
- Reduced stress levels for patients during travel by engaging in friendly conversation and providing compassionate support when needed.
- Enhanced the safety of patients by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines during transport.
- Maintained flexible availability to accommodate on-call hours.
- Documented and reported mechanical issues to appropriate service personnel.
- Assisted with loading and unloading passengers and medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate vehicle logs for mileage, fuel, and maintenance records.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure passenger well-being.
- Safely secured clientele in wheelchairs and on gurneys within van for successful, safe transportation.
Medical Transportation Driver
Myle Transportation
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Ensured timely and safe transportation of patients to medical appointments.
- Assisted with loading and unloading passengers and medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate vehicle logs for mileage, fuel, and maintenance records.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure passenger well-being.
- Safely secured clientele in wheelchairs and on gurneys within van for successful, safe transportation.
- Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent transport company and help build reputation for excellent customer service.
- Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.
- Successfully operated GPS devices, radios and cellular devices to optimize route and maintain dispatch communications.
- Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
CNA
Taylorville Care Center
Taylorville, IL
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vitals, eating habits, behaviors, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to charge nurse
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, toileting, dressing, or grooming
- Clean and disinfect room and furnishings to maintain safe and orderly environment
CNA
Evergreen Senior Living
Decatur
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vitals, eating habits, behaviors, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to charge nurse
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, toileting, dressing, or grooming
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion
Machinist
ZF TRW
Marshall, IL
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
- Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
- Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
Cashier
Dollar General
Casey, IL
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintain confidentiality of all customers transactions
- Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books
- Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary
- Cash checks and process credit card transactions
CNA
Casey Health Care Center
Casey, IL
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vitals, eating habits, behaviors, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to charge nurse
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, toileting, dressing, or grooming
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion
Education
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Martinsville Jr./Sr. High School
05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Food Production
Timeline
Medical Transportation Driver
Transportation Concierge Services
06.2023 - Current
Medical Transportation Driver
Myle Transportation
01.2021 - 04.2023
CNA
Taylorville Care Center
02.2019 - 04.2019
CNA
Evergreen Senior Living
05.2018 - 06.2018
Machinist
ZF TRW
06.2017 - 10.2017
Cashier
Dollar General
04.2017 - 06.2017
CNA
Casey Health Care Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Martinsville Jr./Sr. High School