Katherine Thurston
Everett,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Hospice care professional skilled in patient support, personal care, and emotional assistance. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve compassionate and effective care. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless integration with changing care needs. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and attention to detail foster comforting environment for patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Providence Hospice of Seattle
11.2012 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, enhancing comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring safety and promoting independence for hospice clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, fostering confidence in providing support at home.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and care provided, enhancing continuity of care.
- Trained new aides on best practices in hospice care, promoting adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
Lead Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Supervised daily activities and personal care for clients, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals and families, facilitating effective care transitions.
- Implemented best practices in patient care, improving service delivery and client satisfaction levels.
- Managed emergency situations effectively by following established protocols and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Supported patients'' mental wellbeing by engaging them in meaningful conversations and recreational activities.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
GED -
Mariner HighSchool
Everett, WASkills
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Relationship building
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Ethical behavior
- Confidentiality adherence
- Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care
- Mobility assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medical equipment operation
- Skin integrity maintenance
- Infectious disease protocols
- Oxygen therapy
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- CNA certification
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Calm under stress
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supporting personal needs
- Clinical documentation
- Family communication
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant Delegation
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Providence Hospice of Seattle
11.2012 - Current
Lead Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
12.2011 - 11.2012
GED -
Mariner HighSchool
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