Camping, Makeup, Fishing, helping others
Katelyn Walters
TREVORTON,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital sign monitoring, and personalized care planning. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety through compassionate caregiving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunbury Nursing and Rehab
Sunbury, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence.
- Assisted in daily activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
Sunbury, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Monitored client progress and communicated changes to appropriate staff members.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Facilitated recreational activities, enhancing social skills and community engagement.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending adjustments for improved outcomes.
- Advocated for client needs during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring holistic care approaches.
Direct Support Professional
Keystone
Sunbury, PA
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Manager
Burger King
Shamokin Dam, PA
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high-quality service and compliance with standards.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource management and process optimization.
- Developed staff schedules to align with peak business hours and improve labor efficiency.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety protocols were maintained throughout the restaurant environment.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest experience and loyalty.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Shamokin Dam, PA
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Crafted customized sandwiches based on customer preferences and dietary requirements.
- Trained new staff on sandwich preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to minimize waste and ensure freshness of ingredients.
- Implemented efficient food assembly processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
- Ensured accuracy in order processing, enhancing overall customer satisfaction through attention to detail.
- Developed promotional displays to showcase new menu items, driving increased customer engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA06-2030
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN10-2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Patient advocacy caregiver
- Compassionate
- Empathetic care
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Interests
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunbury Nursing and Rehab
02.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
01.2022 - 01.2023
Direct Support Professional
Keystone
04.2019 - 01.2022
Manager
Burger King
04.2017 - 01.2022
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
South College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global