Kara Skeels
Greenville,SC
Summary
Healthcare leader with hands-on experience in patient support, patient observation, and electronic charting. Brings team training, and infection control knowledge to maintain safe care routines, accurate records, and strong communication with patients, families, and team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Bon Secours
Greenville, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Provide direct care for patients before and after surgery, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the perioperative process.
- Recorded and assessed vital signs to ensure patient stability. and reported changes to Bon Secours nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and repositioning to enhance comfort and hygiene.
- Performed specimen collection to support accurate lab analysis. and completed point-of-care glucose testing.
- Maintain accurate daily charting of patient care activities, supporting effective communication among healthcare team members.
Memory Care Director
Kauhale Pettigru
Greenville, SC
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented comprehensive resident care plans, improving individualized care by tailoring to each resident's needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate medical appointments, medication management, and specialized treatments, ensuring continuity of care for residents.
- Managed team of caregivers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to enhance staff competency and elevate resident satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of resident health assessments, medications administered, and changes in condition, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Fostered strong relationships with residents' families through regular communication about their loved one's well-being and progress, promoting family engagement.
CNA
Cambrian
Tecumseh, MI
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Facilitated daily routines for residents, enhancing independence and well-being through compassionate, attentive care.
- Supported Cambrian residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with safe transfers, positioning, and mobility support.
CNA
Fairlawn Haven
Archbold, OH
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided personalized support to residents during morning routines, toileting, and feeding, enhancing comfort and preserving dignity through compassionate care.
- Supported resident care plans with daily bedside assistance
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
CNA
Lenawee Medical Care Facility
Adrian, MI
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Delivered care for residents, assisting with daily living activities to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Greenville09-2026
Certificate - Horticulture
HorticultureLenawee Vo-Tech
Adrian, MI05-2001
Skills
- CPR certification
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Patient observation
- Health monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Family communication
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Patient positioning
- Direct patient care
- Shift handoff
- Feeding assistance
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient assistance
- Patient services
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Certified phlebotomy technician
Personal Information
- Title: Healthcare
- Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Medication Aide
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
2026-09 - CNA
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- First Aid Certification
Additional information
- HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Dedicated and loyal to the company I represent
- Proven ability to work well independently or as part of a team
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Hard working, professional individual who welcomes the challenge to learn new skills
- Work well staff
- SKILLS CATEGORIES:
- Provide safe and effective patient care.
- Assist patient's to their needs.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Communicate with patient's on a daily basis to help them with any questions they may have.
- Able to multi task.
- Listen to and try to resolve patient complaints regarding care.
- Provide staff with assistance in performing job duties.
- Built patient trust through reputation and experience of care.
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Bon Secours
03.2026 - Current
Memory Care Director
Kauhale Pettigru
06.2021 - 01.2026
CNA
Cambrian
08.2019 - 07.2020
CNA
Lenawee Medical Care Facility
03.2016 - 10.2016
CNA
Fairlawn Haven
10.2015 - 05.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Certificate - Horticulture
HorticultureLenawee Vo-Tech