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Kathy Atkinson

Reisterstown

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GNA

Loving House Home Care
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients

GNA

Cromwellness Home Health
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs

Office Manager

Rays of Sunshine
03.2021 - 10.2024
  • Performed background checks on potential candidates as required
  • Delivered continuous training to associates to maximize performance and customer relations skills
  • Eliminated outdated or unnecessary materials according to file maintenance guidelines or legal requirements
  • Generated reports related to document management activities
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding filed materials
  • Scanned or read incoming materials to determine classification or filing
  • Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

GNA

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals
  • Performed routine treatments such as wound care and catheterizations
  • Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines
  • Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior

GNA

Stella Maris LTC and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2020
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Mobility assistance
  • Wound care
  • Patient transfers
  • Daily living support
  • Emergency response
  • CPR/AED
  • Health education
  • Light housekeeping
  • Resident care associate
  • Professionalism
  • Organizational skills
  • Preparing meals
  • Time management abilities
  • Willingness to learn

Certification

  • GNA
  • Phlebotomist
  • CPR/First Aid

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

GNA

Loving House Home Care
06.2023 - 12.2024

Office Manager

Rays of Sunshine
03.2021 - 10.2024

GNA

Cromwellness Home Health
08.2020 - 12.2024

GNA

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 12.2020

GNA

Stella Maris LTC and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School

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