Kaitlyn Canipe
Kings Mountain
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, enhancing patient comfort and safety through meticulous vital sign monitoring and infection control. Leveraged compassionate care and advanced EMR/EHR skills to improve patient outcomes, achieving a significant reduction in fall incidents. A reliable team player, committed to delivering high-quality patient-focused care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Village
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Cashier
KM Pharmacy
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Education
Associate - Medical Assisting
Gaston College
Dallas, NCKings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NC05.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Colostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid state driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Restraint application
- Tracheostomy care
- IV maintenance
- Intake recording
- Infection control procedures
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- G-tube care
- CNA certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Village
09.2022 - 10.2023
Cashier
KM Pharmacy
09.2018 - 05.2021
Associate - Medical Assisting
Gaston College
Kings Mountain High School
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