Kaitlin Rafalski
Alsip,IL
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 critical thinking abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self-employeed
, IL
11.2011 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Evergreen Park, IL
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Health Restoration Acadamy of Medical Arts
Oak Lawn, IL11-2011
G.E.D
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL07-2009
General Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILNursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Precautions
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company of Mary Hospital
12.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self-employeed
11.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Health Restoration Acadamy of Medical Arts
G.E.D
Moraine Valley Community College
General Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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