Kathryn Hayes

• Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
• Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
• Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
• Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
• Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
• Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
• Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.

• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.

• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.

I observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.

I observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.