Katherine Decatur
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering three years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. 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.CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/UC
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting patient independence and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
- Supported mobility by safely transferring patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
CNA
Medely (registry)
01.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
CNA/Medical Assistant
Nurse Finders Agency
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Clipboard Health
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA, Float Pool(TRAVEL STRIKE ASSIGNMENT)
Aya (UCLA Ronald Regan hospital)
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Transferred patients in wheelchairs or with gurneys to other units or departments within the facility.
- Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
CNA/PCT
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant
McKallen Health
Rancho Cucamonga, CA07-2022
Medical Assistant - Medical
Westech
Victorville, CA06-2009
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Responding to Emergencies
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Responding to emergencies
Certification
CPR / BLS certified
CPI & MAB certified
CNA certified in multiple states
Medical assistant certification
Fire safety certified
Timeline
CNA/UC
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
CNA, Float Pool(TRAVEL STRIKE ASSIGNMENT)
Aya (UCLA Ronald Regan hospital)
11.2024 - 11.2024
CNA/PCT
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - 08.2024
CNA
Medely (registry)
01.2023 - Current
CNA/Medical Assistant
Nurse Finders Agency
01.2023 - 02.2025
CNA
Clipboard Health
10.2022 - 01.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
McKallen Health
Medical Assistant - Medical
Westech