Katie Bange
Nursing Student
Aptos,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with over four years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments and diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Experienced working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Flexible team player with upbeat nature and driven individual willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Private Contract
Santa Clara, CA
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and communicated important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery..
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, 12-lead EKG, and dressing changes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information in EMR.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
CNA
Private Home Health Care
San Jose, CA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed cared for over 12+ clients per shift with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Dementia, CVA, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
EMR / EHR
Patient Assessments
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Tracheostomy Care
Strong clinical judgment
Oxygen saturation standards
Intravenous therapy
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Transporting patients
Compassionate
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it."
Buddha
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
Private Contract
10.2019 - 08.2021
CNA
Private Home Health Care
11.2018 - 01.2020