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Kathryn L Davis

Arvada,CO

Summary

Compassionate and dependable LPN Team Lead with extensive experience at Wheat Ridge Manor Care Center. Expert in vital signs monitoring and wound care, fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to adapt and multitask, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

Suzanna Borsos
05.2024 - 09.2025

Oversight safety, housekeeping, shopping, in community, Monitor DM2, blood sugars, meals/cooking, Companionship, ADL's


  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Home Care Provider

Leravene Sas RN
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Family Caregiver

Parker Personal Care Homes Inc.
12.2013 - 01.2021

Cared for daughter with Down's Syndrome, Eisenmenger syndrome, severe pulmonary HTN. Managed Nasal Ventalation system on AVAP settings, Hight flow 02 6-15 l/m. ADL's. Med admin. VS.

  • Provided personal care and support for daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly for timely intervention.

LPN Team Lead

Wheat Ridge Manor Care Center
11.1995 - 05.2016
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying needs and tailoring care strategies.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Education

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Maynard A. Traviss Vocational Technical Center
Lakeland, FL
06-1988

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Policy compliance
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Wound care
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Physical assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Suzanna Borsos
05.2024 - 09.2025

Home Care Provider

Leravene Sas RN
09.2022 - 08.2024

Family Caregiver

Parker Personal Care Homes Inc.
12.2013 - 01.2021

LPN Team Lead

Wheat Ridge Manor Care Center
11.1995 - 05.2016

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Maynard A. Traviss Vocational Technical Center