Katelyn Wadkins
Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with strong clinical experience in home health, hospice, long-term care, and community-based caregiving. Known for excellent patient assessment skills, dependable work ethic, and exceptional therapeutic communication. Over 200 hours of clinical training in both hospital and skilled nursing environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Horizon Home and Hospice
11.2025 - Current
- Provide compassionate and comprehensive home health and end-of-life care.
- Assess patient needs, monitor vital signs, manage medications, and report changes promptly.
- Educate families on disease processes, comfort measures, and care techniques.
LPN
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered skilled nursing care to home health and hospice patients.
- Performed wound care, medication administration, and symptom management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans.
Caregiver
RISE
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Support clients with daily living tasks, mobility, emotional well-being, and safety.
- Maintain thorough documentation and communicate client condition changes.
Clinical Rotations
Nursing Program
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed 200+ hours in hospital and nursing home settings.
- Gained experience in medication administration, wound care, charting, and patient assessments.
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with ADLs, meal preparation, hygiene, and mobility.
- Fostered therapeutic relationships centered on trust, dignity, and comfort.
Education
Nursing Program
Treasure Valley Community College
06-2026
Nursing Prerequisites
Blue Mountain Community College
01.2024
Diploma - undefined
Hermiston High School
01.2023
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Prioritization
- Medication Administration & Safety
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Hospice & End-of-Life Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control Practices
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Oregon and Idaho, 2025
- CPR (BLS) Certified — 2024
Timeline
LPN
Horizon Home and Hospice
11.2025 - Current
LPN
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
07.2025 - 11.2025
Caregiver
RISE
03.2025 - 07.2025
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
03.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Rotations
Nursing Program
01.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Prerequisites
Blue Mountain Community College
Diploma - undefined
Hermiston High School
Nursing Program
Treasure Valley Community College