Kaitlyn Kovacevich
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery. Offers eight years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
University Of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Nurse Assistant
Lakeland Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Guest Assistant
Caretel Inns Of Lakeland
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08-2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston05.2023
High School Diploma -
Waterlviet High School
05.2015
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Hospice and Palliative Care Support
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Measuring and Monitoring Vital Signs
- Safe Patient Positioning Techniques
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Infection Control Procedures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Charting
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician II
University Of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
12.2019 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Lakeland Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2019
Guest Assistant
Caretel Inns Of Lakeland
10.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Waterlviet High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Galveston College
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