Katrina Kellas
Rehoboth Beach
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering, and incontinence care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Medtech
The Lodge at Historical Place
Lewes
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Private Care Manager
Dennard Quillen
Rehoboth Beach
02.2015 - 01.2025
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Create an organized care plan, including medications and a schedule for doctor's appointments.
- Manage clients rotating caregivers, responsible for hiring caregivers, payroll and training.
CNA/ Caregiver
Griswold Homecare
Lewes
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Gloria D Lacson Foundation Colleges, Inc
Philip, SD04-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Health documentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Medication assistance
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate communication
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- International RN
Affiliations
- Silver Medalist in Swim Team (Milo Best in the Philippines) Trained for Novice Competitions
- 3D Artists , Animator
Accomplishments
- Best in Leadership award in Nursing school and Clinical Setting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA/Medtech
The Lodge at Historical Place
02.2024 - Current
Private Care Manager
Dennard Quillen
02.2015 - 01.2025
CNA/ Caregiver
Griswold Homecare
05.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Gloria D Lacson Foundation Colleges, Inc
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