Katelynn Loy
Fort Myers
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
I’m a Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shellpoint retirement community
Fort Myers
12.2024 - Current
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health System
Fort Myers
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Dispatcher
Desoto County Sheriff's Department
Arcadia
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with other dispatchers to ensure efficient delivery schedules were met.
- Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
- Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
- Created daily reports detailing response times, call volumes, and other pertinent information.
- Interacted with local law enforcement agencies when responding to incidents in progress.
- Received and dispatched calls for emergency services.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires on proper protocols for handling emergency situations.
Education
License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL02-2024
High School Diploma -
Ged
Cape Coral, Florida08-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical record keeping
- Specimen collection
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Privacy protection
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Responding to emergencies
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Basic life support
- Documentation expert
- Bedside manner
- Trustworthy companion
- Adaptable
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Data entry accuracy
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shellpoint retirement community
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health System
01.2024 - 12.2024
Dispatcher
Desoto County Sheriff's Department
07.2022 - 01.2023
License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ged