Kathryn French
West Dennis,MA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Student and Certified Nursing Assistant accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Energetic and kind professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrinurse
East Dennis, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
South Yarmouth, MA
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or walker.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Brand Representative
Hollister
Hyannis, MA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Cultivated relationships with potential customers through direct marketing activities.
- Created experiences that drove business results and customer brand engagement.
- Cleaned and organized spaces to maintain neat promotional spaces.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Host
Seadog Brewing Company
South Yarmouth, MA
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant.
- Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
- Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
South Yarmouth, MA06-2020
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quick Problem Solver
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Painting
- Hiking
- Reading
Certification
- Certification for Nursing Assistance
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrinurse
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 04.2023
Brand Representative
Hollister
11.2019 - 05.2020
Host
Seadog Brewing Company
05.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
High School Diploma -
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
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