Kierstin Kline
Huntingdon,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with Grane Hospice, skilled in patient advocacy and vital sign monitoring. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through diligent care and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain accurate medical records and support interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality end-of-life care and a dignified experience for patients and families.
Offering caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in healthcare setting and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in a nursing role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grane Hospice
08.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, promoting efficient patient care and support operations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly, enhancing patient safety and response times.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Educated families on care plans and hospice services, fostering a supportive environment for loved ones.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient handling of incoming calls and visitor inquiries.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and maintained updated calendars for multiple staff members.
- Provided administrative support through data entry and management of client databases for accuracy.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate smooth communication and workflow across the organization.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntingdon Area Highschool
Hutningdon Pa06-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical record maintenance
- End-of-life care
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Front desk operations
- Data entry management
- Patient advocacy
- Call handling efficiency
- Administrative support tasks
- Client correspondence management
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow coordination
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grane Hospice
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Huntingdon Area Highschool