Katherine Allen
Summary
Experience in heavy teamwork professions. Attention to detail and strong organization skills. Flexible; always having to adapt to different, difficult situations. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Diligent about maximizing patient satisfaction, safety and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Student Nurse Tech
Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Able to practice nursing skills: tracheostomy care, insertion and discontinuation of foley catheters, discontinue IVs, insertion and removal of naso-gastric tubes, sterile dressing changes
- Education shifts: provided the opportunity to work directly with an RN to observe the complete nursing process and proper medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands at Home Care
Copperas Cove, TX
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Around the clock care in patients’ homes
- Transferring and ambulating patients (hoyer)
- Cooking meals, doing laundry and other various household duties
- Catheter care, checking vitals, giving medication, checking blood glucose levels and giving insulin accordingly
- Helping hospice give showers/bed baths
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
William R. Courtney Veterans Home
Temple, Texas
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Respite Care Provider
Public Partnerships
Richmond, VA
05.2013 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Reported changes in the children's condition and health to resident care manager.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
Assistant Manager/Bartender
Havana
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas Community College
Killeen, TX 08.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Mills E Godwin High School
Richmond, VA 09.2008 - 06.2012
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Nurse Aide Training
Killeen, TX 05.2001 -
No Degree - Electrocardiograph Technology
Elite Nurse Aide Training
Killeen, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
undefinedCertification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Basic Life Support
12-2022
NIHSS
11-2022
Student Nurse Tech
Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands at Home Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
William R. Courtney Veterans Home
02.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Manager/Bartender
Havana
01.2018 - 01.2020
Respite Care Provider
Public Partnerships
05.2013 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Mills E Godwin High School
09.2008 - 06.2012
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Nurse Aide Training
05.2001 -
No Degree - Electrocardiograph Technology
Elite Nurse Aide Training
05.2001 -
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