Kirsten Houchens
Springfield,MO
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, communication skills and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
12.2022 - Current
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Contributed to unit improvements by providing cost-effective care in line with performance targets.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained the role of unit Secretary
- Filed paperwork, made appointment, answered multi-line phone.
- Filled out and filed birth certificate work and filed through Missouri state system.
CNA
Butterfield residential care center
Bolivar, MO
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
CNA
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Bolivar, Missouri
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School
Springfield, MO05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MOSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MissouriSkills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Written communication
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict mediation
- Excellent communication
- Adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2022 - Current
CNA
Butterfield residential care center
05.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Citizens Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College