Madelyn Kahler
Abbottstown,Pa
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Homewood at Plum Creek
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Nurse Extern
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Coach
Soccer Shots
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Server/Host
Isaac's Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
No Degree -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor High School
Millersville, PA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
References
Available upon request
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
CNA
Homewood at Plum Creek
01.2023 - Current
Coach
Soccer Shots
01.2022 - 08.2023
Server/Host
Isaac's Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2023
No Degree -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor High School
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