Kaitlyn Nicholson
Tuckasegee ,NC
Summary
- Dependable Personal Care Assistant aiming to fulfill the opportunity to use excellent organization skills.
- Proficient in documenting vital statistics and health metrics..
- Committed to providing top-notch care to disabled, impaired and chronically ill individuals, and any special needs to be met.
- Ready to undertake challenging cases and provide superlative health outcomes, and well organized, with good relationship-building abilities.
- Dedicated worker passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives by providing personal assistance and care in managing various health-related conditions.
- Knowledgeable about managing medications, appointments and social events.
- Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Tsali Care Center
Cherokee NC , NC
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA
The Hermitage
Sylva, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Personal Care Nurse
Tanya Morgan
Whittier, NC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Transported clients to complete required tasks such as medical appointments and grocery shopping (with the employer present)
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Crew Member
Michael Godey
Sylva, NC
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
- Fulfilled additional crew-related duties
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva, NC08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NCSkills
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication management
- Client relationship management, client satisfaction
- CPR, First-aid, wound care
- Meal planning/meal preparation
Accomplishments
- High school Diploma
Certification
- Certified in CPR/First Aid
- Volunteer at Little Canada Fire Department (3 years)
Achievements
- Learned how to work with Special needs kids, while meeting needs for others in specific ways
- Completed High school diploma
- Learned how to work better with others
Timeline
CNA
Tsali Care Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
CNA
The Hermitage
01.2021 - Current
Personal Care Nurse
Tanya Morgan
06.2020 - 12.2020
Crew Member
Michael Godey
09.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Smoky Mountain High School
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Southwestern Community College