Kathryn Ann Gordon
CNA
Spokane,WA
Summary
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Hospice Aide
Hospice Of Spokane
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeland Village
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Surg
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
02.2006 - 04.2016
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Delivered high-quality care to Oncology Med Patient in hospital facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI05.1980
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- CPR/AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Ambulation and Exercise Assistance
- Terminally Ill Patient Care
- Daily Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Observe Behaviors
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Timeline
Health Hospice Aide
Hospice Of Spokane
03.2018 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeland Village
04.2017 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
09.2015 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Surg
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
02.2006 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
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