Kathryn Buchanan
Covington,KY
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
St. Benedict's Senior Community
St. Cloud MN
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Edgewood, KY
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Woodcrest Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
Elsmere KY
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Florence Park Care Center
Florence KY
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Garden Manor Nursing Facility
Middletown, OH
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Trinity Hospital
Steubenville, OH
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
STNA
Gables Care Center
Cadiz, OH
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Education
Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, OH06.2003
Skills
- Fall Prevention
- Patient Transfers
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Dressing Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Maintaining Boundaries
- Active Listening
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Timeline
STNA
St. Benedict's Senior Community
11.2023 - 02.2024
STNA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023
STNA
Woodcrest Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
STNA
Florence Park Care Center
10.2017 - 01.2021
STNA
Garden Manor Nursing Facility
07.2012 - 01.2017
STNA
Trinity Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2012
STNA
Gables Care Center
07.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma -
Middletown High School