Hi, I’m
Kathryn Kirchner
Le Mars,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Happy Siesta Health Care Center
CNA
03.2023 - 07.2024
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.
Health issues/covid
03.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
Home with my children due to loss of childcare, health issues and hospitalizations
Rosecrance Treatment Center
Registered Nurse
12.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Happy Siesta Health Care Center
Registered Nurse
07.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Sanford Senior Care
Registered Nurse
01.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2012
University Overview
- Awarded: Summa Cum Laude
- Honor Roll
Alcester Hudson High SchoolAlcester, SD
High School Diploma
05.2003
University Overview
- [3.6] GPA
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Transfers
- Collecting vital signs
Timeline
CNA
Happy Siesta Health Care Center
03.2023 - 07.2024
Health issues/covid
03.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Rosecrance Treatment Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Happy Siesta Health Care Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Sanford Senior Care
01.2018 - 03.2020
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Alcester Hudson High School
High School Diploma
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