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Katrina Mcdaniel

Dixfield

Summary

I excel in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Known for my compassionate bedside manner and adeptness at collecting vital signs, I've significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. My ability to adapt and work reliably within a team underscores my commitment to healthcare excellence.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rumford Community Nursing Home
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Substitute Teacher

RSU 56
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
  • Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.

Teacher's Assistant

Munchkin Manor Daycare
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Administrative Assistant

Rumford Group Homes Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Care for Maine
12.2010 - 05.2012

Caring for residents in their homes,

Providing safe and clean environment.

Cooking, food preparation.

Bathing, personal hygiene help.

Documenting, charting, reporting.

Range of motions.

Running errands.

  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Region 9
Mexico, ME
12.2024

Certificate - BHP Behavior Health Professional

Department Human Resources
Maine
11.2024

Certificate - Psychology/ Social Work

Stratford Career Institute
09.2022

Certificate - Medical Transcription

Startford Career Institute
05.2010

Diploma -

Dirigo High-school
Dixfield, ME
06.2009

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Bedside manner
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient-focused care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • Adaptable
  • Transfer techniques
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Blood glucose testing

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Munchkin Manor Daycare
12.2022 - 09.2024

Administrative Assistant

Rumford Group Homes Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Care for Maine
12.2010 - 05.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rumford Community Nursing Home

Substitute Teacher

RSU 56

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Region 9

Certificate - BHP Behavior Health Professional

Department Human Resources

Certificate - Psychology/ Social Work

Stratford Career Institute

Certificate - Medical Transcription

Startford Career Institute

Diploma -

Dirigo High-school
Katrina Mcdaniel