Kaitlyn Blunt
Westmoreland,KS
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 4 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. I'm committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
Traveling CNA
Rock Medical Group
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
AACO Nursing Agency
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Took vital signs including, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry and meal assistance.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Region One
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- B Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry and meal assistance.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming.
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skyview Care and Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Took vital signs including, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
- Updated [Type] EHR system to include current treatments, medications and observations.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scottsbluff Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Took vital signs including, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Updated [Type] EHR system to include current treatments, medications and observations.
- Moved specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items between authorized personnel and properly documented activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Nebraska Veterans Home
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Took vital signs including, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Updated [Type] EHR system to include current treatments, medications and observations.
- Moved specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items between authorized personnel and properly documented activities.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Estates
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Took vital signs including, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in [Software].
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming.
- Updated [Type] EHR system to include current treatments, medications and observations.
Cashier
Walmart
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Personal details and medication information.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked checkout areas.
- Balanced cash drawer at beginning and end of each shift.
- Provided information to customers on products or services.
- Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system.
- Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior.
- Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.
- Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases.
Education
CNA Certification -
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NESkills
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting specimens
- Collecting vital signs
- Valid NE driver's license
- Charting expertise
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Fluid Measurement
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Additional Information
References
RN- Rachel Gaston (308)-870-5027
RN- Carissa Crawford (308)-760-5951
CNA- Alyssa Betzold (308)-672-8701
CNA- Abby Lenhart (531)-777-3441
Timeline
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 12.2022
Traveling CNA
Rock Medical Group
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
AACO Nursing Agency
05.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Region One
11.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skyview Care and Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scottsbluff Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Nebraska Veterans Home
12.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Estates
06.2018 - 11.2018
Cashier
Walmart
08.2016 - 12.2016
CNA Certification -
Western Nebraska Community College