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Kidessa Shattuck

Bend,OR

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Skills Center Nurse Preceptorship

Beaverton School District
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, GI port, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

Private Home Caregiver

Private Client Insurance
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided Hospice care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
  • Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, and ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary requirements while considering preferences for taste and presentation.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Improved overall quality of life for clients by addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs in a holistic manner.

CNA

Hopewell House Hospice
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as cancer, respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Private Home Caregiver

Private Client Payroll
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
  • Conducted regular assessments on clients'' well-being through structured evaluations ensuring that any concerning observations were promptly reported.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
  • Promoted independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.
  • Managed household tasks efficiently such as laundry, and light housekeeping duties relating to the client's immediate environment without compromising the quality of care provided to the client.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored client's vital signs.
  • End of life care.

Private In-Home Caregiver

Private Client
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided compassionate respite care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Conducted regular assessments of the client's condition, reporting any changes or concerns promptly to appropriate parties.
  • Maintained detailed records of all services provided, ensuring accurate tracking of progress toward established physical goals.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges, enabling them to maintain independence and participate in daily activities.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or recreational outings, expanding access to necessary resources and social opportunities.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices by preparing nutritious meals according to specific dietary requirements or preferences.
  • Implemented creative solutions to overcome obstacles faced by clients due to physical limitations or cognitive decline.

Private Home Caregiver/CNA

Private Client
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Compassionate care for a patient with late-stage Alzheimer's disease.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges, utilizing adaptive equipment and techniques to promote safe movement within the home environment.
  • Increased client satisfaction with tailored activities and companionship, fostering positive relationships and trust.
  • Improved overall quality of life for clients by addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs holistically.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion, and injury recovery.

Education

CNA (certified nursing assistant) -

210 hours working with medically fragile children in a school setting. -

4 years of experience caring for the senior and cognitively impaired population. -

Able to work independently as well as collaborate with others. -

Established history of overcoming obstacles and creative problem solving -

Effective use of diplomacy and tact in communications; possess calm temperament. -

Proven ability of strong organizational skills. -

Compliant with the State of Oregon's current training requirements. -

LPN (licensed practical nurse) -

Sumner College
Portland, OR
03.2024

CNA -

Caregiver Training Institute
Portland, OR
04.2021

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetes management
  • Pediatric Care
  • G-Button/NG tube care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Seizure Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Collecting vitals

Professional Highlights

  • Have cared for those with various needs, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, rehabilitation, medically fragile pediatric care, physical therapy assistance, hospice, palliative care, ostomy and stoma care, incontinence, bowel training, Hoyer lift, tracheostomy care, NG & GI tube feeding/care, doctor appointments, medication administration, cooking and managing special dietary needs, and companionship.
  • Provided services in private homes and care facilities.
  • Passed the LPN NCLEX.

Timeline

Independent Skills Center Nurse Preceptorship

Beaverton School District
01.2024 - 03.2024

Private Home Caregiver

Private Client Insurance
12.2023 - 01.2024

CNA

Hopewell House Hospice
04.2023 - 12.2023

Private Home Caregiver

Private Client Payroll
04.2022 - 11.2023

Private In-Home Caregiver

Private Client
04.2022 - 09.2022

Private Home Caregiver/CNA

Private Client
09.2021 - 04.2023

CNA (certified nursing assistant) -

210 hours working with medically fragile children in a school setting. -

4 years of experience caring for the senior and cognitively impaired population. -

Able to work independently as well as collaborate with others. -

Established history of overcoming obstacles and creative problem solving -

Effective use of diplomacy and tact in communications; possess calm temperament. -

Proven ability of strong organizational skills. -

Compliant with the State of Oregon's current training requirements. -

LPN (licensed practical nurse) -

Sumner College

CNA -

Caregiver Training Institute

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