Kathryn Nelson
Watertown
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and clinical procedures. Skilled in training new staff, enhancing teamwork, and ensuring compliance with medical standards, ready to contribute to improved patient outcomes.
My main goal when I chose to work in health care was to make people feel appreciated, heard and feel comfortable in our environment. I feel that these simple tools can be used and should be used for any position in any job.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Sanford Health
Watertown
03.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care and assisted with clinical procedures to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis to support patient health assessments.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication management, enhancing overall patient understanding and compliance.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and clinic operations, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
UAP/CNA
Jenkins
Watertown, SD
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing patient treatment adherence and efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes accurately for timely medical interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring their needs and preferences were respected in care delivery.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High
Watertown, SD05-2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer assistance
- Customer engagement
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Received a certification in Alzheimer and Dementia Care.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Practitioner in Alzheimer and Dementia Care
Timeline
CMA
Sanford Health
03.2024 - Current
UAP/CNA
Jenkins
05.2017 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High