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Work History
Education
Skills
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Kathryn Ward

Brazoria,Texas

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated at Shiftkey and Baldwin Healthcare. Known for exceptional compassion, empathy, and efficient care plan implementation. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and safety measures. Holds CNA and CPR certifications, excelling in both team collaboration and independent problem-solving.

Overview

2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Shiftkey

CNA

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

John Knox Village Care Center

CNA

Job overview

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare

CNA

Job overview

Temporary service CNA

Total Nurses Network

CNA

Job overview

Temporary service CNA

Eudora Nursing Center

Activities Coordinator

Job overview

  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
  • Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.

Eudora Nursing Home

CNA

Job overview

Took my CNA class here in 2000 graduated in 2001 in December and worked the floor for a year along with being the activity director

Baldwin Healthcare

CNA
05.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

Did general cna work on overnight shifts

Tonganoxie Nursing Center

CNA
04.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

Was a CNA on the floor

Cornerstone Staffing, Inc. Temporary Contract Position

CNA
02.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

Education

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS

Active Director from Active
02.2001

University Overview

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing
01.2001

University Overview

Tonganoxie High School
Tonganoxie, KS

High School Diploma from General Studies
05.1998

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • End of life care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Inpatient Care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Patient Assessments
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Specimen Collection
  • Transporting patients
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Patient Management
  • Valid Tx driver's license
  • Patient Relations
  • Activity Planning
  • Care plan implementation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Observing responses
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Preparing meals
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Reliable transportation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Meal Planning
  • Outpatient Care
  • Activity Coordination
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Conducting intakes
  • CNA Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • CPR/AED
  • Catheter Care

Timeline

CNA
Baldwin Healthcare
05.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Tonganoxie Nursing Center
04.2021 - 02.2023
CNA
Cornerstone Staffing, Inc. Temporary Contract Position
02.2013 - 12.2015
CNA
Shiftkey
CNA
John Knox Village Care Center
CNA
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
CNA
Total Nurses Network
Activities Coordinator
Eudora Nursing Center
CNA
Eudora Nursing Home
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Active Director from Active
Johnson County Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing
Tonganoxie High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
Kathryn Ward