Katier Russ
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Sandcastle Home Health, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced client independence through personalized care plans and built strong relationships with families, ensuring effective communication and trust. Committed to delivering high-quality support and improving overall patient well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Sandcastle Home Health
The Village's Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation needs, promoting independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client health to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and their families to enhance care delivery.
Home Health Caregiver
Safer at Home HHA
Leesburg, FL
04.2021 - Current
- Provided personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
Lab Courier
Lab Logistics
Orlando, FL
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Coordinated timely transportation of laboratory samples, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed logistics for multiple routes, optimizing delivery schedules for efficiency.
- Trained new couriers on operational procedures and safety regulations.
- Monitored and maintained vehicle condition, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize routes and schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Supported laboratory staff by organizing supplies, preparing shipments, and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Improved lab efficiency by promptly delivering samples and documents to their designated locations.
- Ensured sample integrity with proper handling, packaging, and storage during transport.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment calendars to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Handled patient inquiries and provided exceptional customer service to enhance patient experience.
- Processed insurance verification and collected co-payments accurately to facilitate billing procedures.
- Maintained electronic health records with precision, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with medical staff to ensure seamless communication across departments.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality with all patient records and information.
- Managed a high volume of incoming calls, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service to patients.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
Education
CNA -
Woodruff Medical And Training
Clarkston, GASkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Care plan assessment
- Physical therapy support
- Ambulation assistance
- Exercise program support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Temperature control
- Biological specimens
- Sample handling
- Excellent driving skills
- Valid Driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Licensed driver in state
- Delivering time-sensitive specimens
Certification
BLS and CPR Certification issued on September 2025, through September 2027
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Sandcastle Home Health
09.2023 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Safer at Home HHA
04.2021 - Current
Lab Courier
Lab Logistics
03.2018 - 11.2021
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2019
CNA -
Woodruff Medical And Training