Kaitlyn Brewer
Ethridge,TN
Summary
* Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation, excelling in geriatric care and vital sign monitoring. A compassionate caregiver known for maintaining patient dignity while ensuring high-quality care.
* Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
*Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
* Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.
* Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Countryside Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under short term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care t0 10 patients in hospital facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Scott
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Supported needs 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summertown High School
Summertown, TN05-2022
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Pediatric Care
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- TN Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
10.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Countryside Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Scott
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- TN Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
High School Diploma -
Summertown High School
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