Katherine Spear
Rome
Summary
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
Rome
09.2019 - Current
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Housekeeper
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
Rome
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
Pharmacy Clerk
Walmart
Utica
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Facilitated communication between patients, pharmacists, and healthcare providers.
- Processed pharmacy payments by ringing up customers on cash register and handling cash and credit transactions.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Contributed to the development of pharmacy policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Provided excellent customer service in a friendly manner to all clients visiting the pharmacy counter.
Sales Associate
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
New Hartford
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro
Marcy, NY06-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Patient observation
- Patience and composure
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- crocheting
- baking
- playing social games
- gardening
Certification
nurse's aide certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
09.2019 - Current
Housekeeper
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
12.2015 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Clerk
Walmart
08.2014 - 07.2015
Sales Associate
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
03.2013 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro
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