Kendra Cavit
Summary
Experienced with administering patient care and supporting medical staff in diverse healthcare environments. Utilizes effective communication to ensure seamless team collaboration and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of clinical procedures and patient management, consistently contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant II- TSICU
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Monitor patient vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature, reporting abnormalities promptly
- Perform daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients while maintaining dignity and privacy
- Support and assist the healthcare team in performing wound care, catheter care, and other interventions in accordance with hospital protocols
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, providing CPR, assisting with intubation, and following emergency protocols
Patient Care Assistant
Woodland Springs
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Aware at all times of demanding environment enforcing, rules and boundaries, observed and reported physical or behavioral changes
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, recording intake and output information
- Monitored patients and the environment to provide for individual safety and health
Nurses Aide
Texans Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Turn and adjust patients in bed according to safety standards and regulations
- Assisted 13+ residents each shift with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and peri care
Patient Sitter- Nurse Float Pool
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patients in cases of patient agitation or confusion
- Assisted with food intake, transferring, and escort services throughout the hospitals
- Obtained verbal reports from the patient's nurse to include information regarding the patient's identified care needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Lutheran University
Houston, TX09-2025
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2021
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational skills
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Emergency response
- Clinical training
- Adaptability
- Written and verbal communication
Websites
Certification
Certified Nurse's Aide, Jan. 2021- Jan. 2027
Certified as BLS Provider, March 2019- April 2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid, Oct. 2023- Oct. 2026
Adult Mental Health First Aid, Oct. 2023- Oct. 2026
Clinicals
Houston Methodist- TMC (Med Surg)-Summer 2023
Cypress Creek Hospital(Psychiatric) Fall 2023
Oakbend Medical Center - Jackson St (Med Surg) Fall 2023
Oakbend Medical Center- Williams Way Fall 2024
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital (Med Surg)Spring 2025
Houston Methodist- Sugarland (OB) Spring 2025
Children's Memorial Herman- TMC (Peds) Spring 2025
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant II- TSICU
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Woodland Springs
02.2021 - 06.2024
Nurses Aide
Texans Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 11.2020
Patient Sitter- Nurse Float Pool
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nurse's Aide, Jan. 2021- Jan. 2027
Certified as BLS Provider, March 2019- April 2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid, Oct. 2023- Oct. 2026
Adult Mental Health First Aid, Oct. 2023- Oct. 2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Lutheran University
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health
Sam Houston State University
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