Kathy Kuriger
Erie,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PCA with extensive experience at UPMC Womans Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while fostering strong relationships. Adept at electronic charting and committed to infection control, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Womans Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported nurses in medical procedures by preparing necessary equipment and supplies.
- vitals dailys and caring for patients dailys chg baths perry care and jp drains emptying them and foley care huc work which is an office attendant doing sched of infusions making appts for next one and alot of computer work
Enviromental Services
UPMC Hamot Hospital
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- work on the womans 5th floor i clean dailys and morning work consisting wiping down all equipment changing trash removing bedding making beds sterilizing equipment to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy enviroment for the patients and staff
PCA/ Senior Grade
Sunrise in Home Health Care
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Delivered personal care services, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored patient health conditions, documenting vital signs and changes in behavior accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for clients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, safety protocols, and company policies.
- assisting with activities of daily living , such as bathing dressing and grooming. as well as meal prep, light cleaning, and transportation
PCA/ Team Lead
Erie Homes Children and Adults
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to appropriate team members for timely interventions.
- overseeing and supporting a team of pca's to provide quality care to patients or residents. ensure with compliance with care standards. leadership and supervision, patient care planning communicating and collaborating, team building
PCA/ Team Lead
Perry Square Home Care
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and emotional support.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for personal care assistance and client engagement.
- overseeing and supporting a team of pca's to provide quality care to patients or residents
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and identify areas for improvement in care delivery.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Education
GED -
Cleveland Community School
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Light housekeeping
- Medical terminology
- Computer literate
- Behavior redirection
- Monitoring fluids
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Womans Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Enviromental Services
UPMC Hamot Hospital
11.2024 - 06.2025
PCA/ Senior Grade
Sunrise in Home Health Care
01.2020 - 02.2025
PCA/ Team Lead
Erie Homes Children and Adults
04.2017 - 01.2020
PCA/ Team Lead
Perry Square Home Care
05.2012 - 04.2017
GED -
Cleveland Community School