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Katelyn Nichols

Jack,AL

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Comfort Keepers
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

CNA/CMA

Retreat Of Jasper
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Certified Medication Aide

Commanche Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.

CNA

Grandview Healthcare Center
12.2014 - 10.2016
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

No Degree - Certification of Medication Aide

Red River Technology Center
Duncan, OK
01.2017

Skills

  • Compassionate Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting

Timeline

CNA

Comfort Keepers
02.2021 - 08.2023

CNA/CMA

Retreat Of Jasper
08.2018 - 06.2019

Certified Medication Aide

Commanche Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2017

CNA

Grandview Healthcare Center
12.2014 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science

Chattahoochee Technical College

No Degree - Certification of Medication Aide

Red River Technology Center

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