Katelyne Sugrue Kunz
Liverpool
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at WellNow Urgent Care, excelling in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient assistance and educate families on care techniques. Recognized for maintaining high standards of patient documentation and fostering effective team collaboration in fast-paced environments. Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management. Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Inman Home Health
Fayetteville
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
Liverpool
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Hospital Care Technician
Upstate Community Hospital
Syracuse
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Carried out doctor's orders regarding diet restrictions for certain patients.
- Provided basic first aid when needed such as applying bandages or ice packs.
- Conducted EKGs under the direction of a nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly when requested by patients for help with personal needs.
- Gave emotional support to patients and families dealing with illness or death.
- Kept abreast of new developments in the healthcare field through continuing education courses.
- Observed infection control procedures at all times when caring for sick patients.
- Provided assistance to nurses and doctors during patient examinations and treatments.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Followed safety guidelines for handling hazardous materials such as needles or sharps containers.
- Documented all patient information accurately into the electronic medical records system.
- Helped patients move in bed, stand or walk while using appropriate body mechanics techniques.
Home Health Aide
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
Syracuse
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liverpool High School
Liverpool, NY06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient assistance
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- ADL support
- Problem solving
- Family caregiver education
- Documentation
- Bedside care
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Inman Home Health
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
03.2021 - 06.2022
Hospital Care Technician
Upstate Community Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Liverpool High School
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