Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Intern

Katrina Howard

North Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

Compassionate with hands-on experience under nurse supervision. Providing companionship and emotional support to patients with varies of disabilities, and ethnicity's. Knowledgeable in providing all around care, from Alzheimer's, Dementia, Hospice, Palliative Care,and Rehab. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality care. Bringing 26 years of experienced in the health care industry, Im willing to learn more to continuing of being an asset to the the medical forum.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver Attendant

Elkhorn Jones Memory Care
Las Vegas, NV
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care for elderly patients, while demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for patient happiness and safety.
  • Reported any changes in patient's condition or behavior promptly to supervisor.
  • Helped patient's get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown
  • Advocated for patients by resolving patient and family concerns through appropriate actions

PCA

Givings Home Health
Las Vegas, NV
06.2019 - Current
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Non Cert Nursing Assistant

Heights of Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Implemented nursing care plans by performing patient care plans under supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Assisted with weight bearing post rehabilitation.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA profession.
  • ROM of continued therapy. Cardiac, Fractures, Amputees, and Quadriplegic,
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Resident Care Coordinator

Bridge at Paradise Valley
Las Vegas, NV
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assessed residents' health status, functional abilities, and need for assistance.
  • Developed and implemented resident care plans to meet individual needs.
  • Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Preserved patient dignity and rights and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.

Education

Standards of Excellence
Las Vegas, NV
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Mojave High School
North Las Vegas, NV
06-2000

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Mobility Support
  • Seizure Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient-Focused Care Quality
  • Feeding Assistant
  • Hospice And Palliative Care
  • Ambulation Bathing and Dressing Activities of Daily Living
  • Patient Rounds Professional Bedside Manner
  • Dementia Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Elderly Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment

Certification

  • Certification of Successful Completion CNA 6/22/2023
  • Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant 01/16/2024-04/27/2025
  • BLS Certified 5/30/2023
  • CPR Certified 02/08/2023-

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver Attendant

Elkhorn Jones Memory Care
12.2023 - Current

Non Cert Nursing Assistant

Heights of Summerlin
07.2023 - 11.2023

Resident Care Coordinator

Bridge at Paradise Valley
07.2022 - 11.2022

PCA

Givings Home Health
06.2019 - Current

Standards of Excellence

High School Diploma -

Mojave High School

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