Kelly Castelan
Huntsville,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 11+ years of CNA experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Living Inc
Harrison, AR
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices and lift equipment to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Personal Care Aide
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Huntsville, AR
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Case Management
Fort Smith, AR
01.2011 - 07.2020
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Health and Rehab
Huntsville, AR
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Registration Number 050338660111E
Petra Allied Health
Springdale, AR2010
Skills
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient relations
- Monitoring fluids
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands mobility assistance needs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Living Inc
07.2020 - 08.2021
Personal Care Aide
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
11.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Case Management
01.2011 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Health and Rehab
10.2010 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant - Registration Number 050338660111E
Petra Allied Health
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