Kathaleen Kling
Wisconsin Dells,WI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Our House Senior Living, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering a dignified and safe environment for residents.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Our House Senior Living
Wisconsin Dells, WI
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Documented care provided in electronic health records accurately and efficiently.
- Supported residents during recreational activities, enhancing social engagement.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and facility protocols effectively.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Moments Hospice
Madison, WI
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
CNA
Fairview Nursing Home
Mauston, WI
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Elite Nursing, LLC
Fond du Lac, WI
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Advocated for residents' needs and preferences during team meetings.
- Enhanced resident engagement through recreational activities and social interactions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CNA
Cedar Lake Nursing Home
West Bend, WI
03.2011 - 04.2016
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Advocated for residents' needs and preferences during team meetings.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Riverway Place
West Bend, WI
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Advocated for residents' needs and preferences during team meetings.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Bend West
West Bend, WICNA -
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WISkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
Timeline
CNA
Moments Hospice
01.2025 - 11.2025
CNA
Our House Senior Living
08.2023 - 01.2026
CNA
Fairview Nursing Home
09.2018 - 04.2021
CNA
Elite Nursing, LLC
04.2016 - 08.2018
CNA
Cedar Lake Nursing Home
03.2011 - 04.2016
CNA
Riverway Place
06.2009 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
West Bend West
CNA -
Moraine Park Technical College