Kaitlin Mullins
Lexington,KY
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. I have worked at the Lexington VA going on 6 years and I love the veterans and their family. I am looking forward to meeting veterans in a different facility and learning all the new things I can in my new area.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
Lexington, KY
04.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sayre Christian Village
Lexington, KY
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Cashier
Kohls Department Store
Lexington, KY
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYSkills
- Patient Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Management
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Catheter change and preparation
- Understands medical procedures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Respiratory equipment training
- Reliable transportation
- Geriatric Care
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Inpatient Care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- HIPAA Compliance
- Responding to emergencies
- Quick problem solver
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Range of motion exercises
- Ambulation Assistance
- Performing patient intakes
Certification
- BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sayre Christian Village
06.2018 - 04.2019
Cashier
Kohls Department Store
03.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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