Katherine Lappe
Sandwich,IL
Summary
Proven Certified Nursing Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient wellbeing at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers. Expert in HIPAA compliance and direct patient care, significantly reducing fall incidents. A reliable team player known for meticulous electronic charting and compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and safety in patient interactions. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient safety by using gait belt's and lift equipment when necessary as directed by physical therapy staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Healthcare
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Prevented bedsores and other complications by explaining to caregivers the importance of repositioning patients and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
- Recognized individual cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs when delivering care, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for patients and families.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring thorough communication between all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care.
- Adapted care routines based on individual patient preferences, promoting a sense of control over their environment during end-of-life stages.
Home Health Aide
Harvest In-Home Care
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks as directed in the care plan.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuring
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL2028
High School Diploma -
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich, IL05.2015
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Valley Vocation Center
Sandwich, IL05.2015
Skills
- CPR Certified
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Healthcare
12.2019 - 06.2022
Home Health Aide
Harvest In-Home Care
10.2016 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion
04.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nuring
Waubonsee Community College
High School Diploma -
Sandwich Community High School
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Valley Vocation Center
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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