Kaitlyn Pitman

Gift shop cashier, Played with children whose parents were not available providing theraputic play, took parents back as their child was recovering in the surgery center, monitored play rooms and assists with special events.

Wayfinding/Guest Services- Greeted patients that came in the door, provided wheelchair transport, and helped them figure out how to get where they needed to be. Delivered boquets of flowers and mail.

Medical Progressive Care Unit- stocked blanket warming, stocked supplies, rounded on patients, and ran errands for staff.

Niccu- Cuddled babies for 2 hours weekly providing them comfort.

• 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.
• 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.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• 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.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.