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Katelyn Jones

BATON ROUGE,Louisiana

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant with valid CNA certification and senior care experience. Interacts with patients to provide comfort and transportation, monitor vital signs and assist with daily living needs. Communicates well, understands dynamics of dealing with age and illness and brings resources, solutions and comfort to elderly population. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant

Cardinal Health
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
  • Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
  • Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
  • Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to elderly patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

PCA/ Caregiver

Always Best Care Senior Services Of Baton Rouge
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Sociology

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2025

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Nail Care
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Status Updates
  • Visiting Patient Homes
  • Patient Transport
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient Awareness
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Report Observations
  • Company Guidelines
  • Mobility Support
  • Home Health Care Expertise
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Information Systems
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Care for Patients
  • Daily Charting
  • Family Support and Instruction
  • Healthcare Education
  • Repositioning

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant

Cardinal Health
09.2021 - 08.2023

PCA/ Caregiver

Always Best Care Senior Services Of Baton Rouge
04.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Sociology

Baton Rouge Community College

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