Katie Ronnau
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Aide at CommonSpirit Health, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective advocacy and meticulous vital signs monitoring. A reliable team player, I trained new aides and implemented safety precautions, significantly reducing injury risks while ensuring dignified care. Adaptable and organized.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse's Aide
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2014 - Current
- Delivered compassionate support in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly relayed changes to nursing staff for necessary interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in patient rooms, contributing to a safe care environment.
- Accurate documentation of patient care facilitated uninterrupted communication among care providers.
- Trained new aides on best practices in caregiving and established workplace protocols.
- Effectively advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Engaged in continuous training to enhance proficiency and knowledge in patient care techniques.
- Significantly lowered injury risks for both patients and staff by utilizing assistive devices during transfers and activities.
- Responded to patient call lights and reinforced safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment as needed.
- Regularly checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar for comprehensive care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
UCCS
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety precautions
- Adaptable
- Mobility assistance
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Certified Nurse's Aide
CommonSpirit Health
08.2014 - Current
UCCS