Katarica Titus
Trenton,MI
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Corewell health
Dearborn, Michigan
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisting Nurse with EKG’s on patients if necessary.
Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
Wyandotte, Michigan
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisting nurse with EKG’s if necessary.
Nurse Assistant
Applewood Nursing Center
Woodhaven, MI
03.2012 - 07.2017
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Patient Care Technician Licensed - Patient Care Technician
Dorsey Institute School
Southgate, MI07-2011
High School Diploma -
River Rouge High School
River Rouge, MI05-2010
Skills
- Linen management
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical record tracking
- Call light response
- Patient care and safety
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Corewell health
10.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
07.2017 - 10.2022
Nurse Assistant
Applewood Nursing Center
03.2012 - 07.2017
Patient Care Technician Licensed - Patient Care Technician
Dorsey Institute School
High School Diploma -
River Rouge High School