Kristin Bourland

Helping clients achieve there goals or help with there daily living activities. Some require more hands on care then others. Companionship is sometimes the only thing that is needed.

• Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
• Monitored and documented patients' vital signs and health changes.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
• Educated families on caregiving techniques and support resources.
• Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and dignity.
• Supported emotional needs of patients and families during difficult times.
• Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
• Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.

I worked with high school aged kids with different types of disabilities, helped with meds and was the eyes for the school nurse.

• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
• Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
• Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.

• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
• Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
• Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.