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Kathleen Bolt

Swansboro,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

4
4
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

The Landing Of Swansboro
Swansboro, NC
05.2021 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 38-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.

Home Health Care Provider

Loraine Barns
Atlantic Beach, NC
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Milford High School
West Milford, NJ
06.1991

Skills

  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Linen Replacements
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Respiratory Equipment Training
  • Patient Feeding
  • Bed Transfers
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Care Monitoring
  • Assisted Living
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Patient Safety Management
  • First Aid Certification
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

CNA

The Landing Of Swansboro
05.2021 - Current

Home Health Care Provider

Loraine Barns
11.2020 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

West Milford High School

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