Kaitlyn Dendy
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Carlsbad Medical Center, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in emergency response and fostering patient education, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Renowned for adaptability and proficient medical equipment operation, my focus on improving patient outcomes sets me apart.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Carlsbad Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitor tele mindray boxes.
- Cross trained for wardclerk duties.
- CPR certified
- Cna certified
- Life vest trained
- Trained in removing ivs and floeys.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Artesia General Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Check nursing orders for patient care.
- Worked in step down patients rooms.
- Monitor tele mind ray screens.
- CPR certified
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlsbad Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Landsun Homes
04.2012 - 10.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Also experienced in working a hover an sit to stand lift.
- Experienced in using a whirlpool bath.
- Certified in CPR.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Artesia Nursing Home
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Experience in working with rehab patients.
- Certified in CPR.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing Education
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, NM05.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- ADL support
- Adaptable
- Patient Services
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Data Collection
- Clinical Training
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Hospice and palliative care
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Carlsbad Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Artesia General Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlsbad Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Artesia Nursing Home
01.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Landsun Homes
04.2012 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - Nursing Education
Carlsbad High School