Katelyn Alfred
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated nursing student skilled in patient care, clinical assessment, and time management. Committed to providing compassionate support and ensuring patient comfort in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Collaborated with peers on clinical skills and patient assessments.
- Shadowed healthcare professionals to gain insights into nursing practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical environments and supplies.
- Engaged in simulation exercises to enhance clinical decision-making skills.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Medical Assistant
Frederick Primary Care Associates
Frederick, Maryland
03.2020 - Current
- Supported healthcare providers during patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared and kept accurate patient records in electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled patient appointments and arranged specialist referrals as needed.
- Collected and handled laboratory samples for diagnostic testing efficiently.
- Supported front office staff with insurance verification and billing questions as needed.
- Helped physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, gathering patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by physician.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to protect confidential patient information at all times.
- Recorded vital signs and medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Passed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, or refill requests to support treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, managed patient flow, and greeted visitors professionally.
- Maintained medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry in electronic health record system.
- Scheduled patient appointments by phone and in person.
- Performed EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests as requested by physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked, and ready for incoming patients.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patient prescriptions.
- Changed wound dressings to help prevent infection and monitor healing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD12-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Infection control practices
- Meditech EMR software
- Clinical judgment
- Creative problem solving
- Dementia care
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Nursing Student
Frederick Community College
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Frederick Primary Care Associates
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College