Hi, I’m
Katrina Olds
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wesley@dyersburgDyersburg , Tennessee
CNA
10.2000 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy. professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Covington ManorCovington, TN
CNA from Nursing
01-2000
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:
Ripley High SchoolRipley, TN
GED
01-1999
Ultimate Medical Academy - ClearwaterClearwater, FL
Some College (No Degree)
University Overview
- Workshops and Seminars Attended:
- Online Learning and MOOCs:
- Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Care
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Ambulation Assistance
- Understands medical procedures
- Compassionate
- Geriatric Care
- Bedside manner
- Inpatient Care
- Documentation expert
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Quick problem solver
- Responding to emergencies
- Family support and assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Collecting vital signs
- Range of motion exercises
- Performing patient intakes
- HIPAA Compliance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Catheter change and preparation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- First Aid
- CPR Certified
- Safety Training
- Full safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
CNA
Wesley@dyersburg
10.2000 - 12.2003
Covington Manor
CNA from Nursing
Ripley High School
GED
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Some College (No Degree)
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