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Kaitlyn Nelson

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Avera
Avera Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • monitor vital signs and reported changed to the nursing staff
  • upholds infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
  • answered call lights in a timely manner
  • hooks up patients to telemetry
  • settles patients when they come back from PACU
  • discontinues IV catheter upon discharge
  • Monitors vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
  • Changes linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accura Healthcre Of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Southeast Technical Insitute
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Spirit Lake High School
Spirit Lake, IA
05.2021

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient Services
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Infection control standards
  • Recording vital signs
  • Basic Life Support
  • Administering Medications

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • LPN- Licensed practical nursing (July 2024)

Additional Information

References

Parker Smith

605-359-3330

Sioux falls, SD

Registered Nurse

Kris Smith

605-359-3330

Sioux Falls, SD

Gym Teacher

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Avera
08.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accura Healthcre Of Spirit Lake
01.2020 - 03.2021

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Southeast Technical Insitute

High School Diploma -

Spirit Lake High School
Kaitlyn Nelson