KATHLEEN BORNDAHL
Fond Du Lac,WI
Summary
Experienced Nursing Assistant with a track record of delivering patient-centered care at St. Agnes Hospital and Taycheedah Correctional Institution. Skilled in Mental Health Counseling and adept at ensuring patient dignity while maintaining confidentiality. Proven to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate, high-quality care and effective team collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Fond Du Lac, USA
07.2018 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Hospital
Fond Du Lac, USA
05.2001 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
AZ04-2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE
COASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
AZHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
WISkills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Creative Thinking
- Counseling Services
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Mental Health Counseling
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Light Housekeeping
- Medical terminology knowledge
Websites
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
07.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Hospital
05.2001 - Current
MASTER OF ARTS - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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