Katherine Blount
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Adventhealth Waterman. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and patient safety, ensuring high-quality care and comfort. Recognized for effective communication and teamwork, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through empathetic support and clinical judgment. Committed to continuous improvement in patient care practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
Adventhealth Waterman
Tavares, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Improved patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by accurately documenting patient information in electronic medical records systems.
- Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
Certified Nursing Assistant
U. F. Of Leesburg
Leesburg, FL
11.2015 - 02.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Behavioral Health Technician
Carlton Palms Educational Center
Mt. Dora, FL
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lady Lake Specialty Care Center
Lady Lake, FL
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing AssistantBayview
Bayview Center
Eustis, FL
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Village
Mt. Dora, FL
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL05-2025
Certified Nursing
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FL03-2009
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FL05-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate support
- Catheter management
- Patient communication
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Bedsore prevention
- Dressing assistance
- Patient safety
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
Adventhealth Waterman
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
U. F. Of Leesburg
11.2015 - 02.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Carlton Palms Educational Center
03.2013 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lady Lake Specialty Care Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing AssistantBayview
Bayview Center
03.2011 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Village
03.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College
Certified Nursing
Lake Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School