Kayley Bittel
Saint Leonard,MD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a background in Physical therapy. Diligent with hands-on experience in providing patient care, patient and family education, supporting medical staff, and maintaining accurate records following HIPAA. Successfully assisted in various clinical tasks, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Surgical Scrub Tech, assisting OBGYN and First Assist during Cesarean deliveries and other related obstetrical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Ensured sterile environments for successful surgeries by preparing operating rooms with proper tools and supplies.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Student Nurse Extern, Labor and Delivery
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Supported nursing staff in gathering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
Wait Staff Member
Outback Steakhouse
02.2014 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Solomons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - Current
- Ended full time employment May, 2023 / Current PRN status
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate physical therapy with overall patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University Systems
Charles Town, WV12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05-2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05-2017
Skills
- CPR certification
- CNA Cert
- 4th Semester nursing student
- Patient Education
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern, Labor and Delivery
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Solomons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Outback Steakhouse
02.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University Systems
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
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