Katelyn Cross
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 1 year of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 1 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients, and charting updates. Flexible team player with a positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- 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.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Cleaner
Gruber Industries
01.2021 - Current
- Removed trash, debris, and other waste materials from the premises.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Childcare Worker
New Hope Community Church: Newburgh
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining a safe and orderly group.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Read stories, sang songs, and facilitated creative play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2027
High School Diploma -
Boonville High School
Boonville, IN05.2023
Skills
- Patient Service
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Patient Transporting
- Patient Feeding
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Admissions Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Observing Responses
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vitals Documentation
- Restock Shelves
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Active Listening
- First Aid
- Equipment Disinfection
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Documenting Behaviors
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Patient Safety Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Critical Thinking
- Monitor Vitals
- Human Anatomy
- Taking Vital Signs
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Epic Systems
- Oral Hygiene
- Disability Care
- Assisting with Daily Living
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Childcare Worker
New Hope Community Church: Newburgh
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cleaner
Gruber Industries
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
High School Diploma -
Boonville High School
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