KATELIN HOWELL

4392 Ashlawn Dr, Flint, Michigan 48507 | (C) 8108752593 | KatelinK@umflint.edu

Professional Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

Skills
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Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Patient-focused care Trustworthy companion Companionship and emotional support Compassionate Efficient and reliable team player Adaptable

Work History
Caregiver Brookdale Senior Living Flint, MI
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10/2008 to 11/2010

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. l Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. l Changed sterile dressings. l Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. l Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. l Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. l Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. l Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms. l Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. l Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. l Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements. l Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Caregiver Caring From The Heart Swartz Creek, MI 05/2011 to Current l Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety. l Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. l Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. l Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. l Tested and recorded blood glucose levels. l Changed sterile dressings. l Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. l Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. l Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. l Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks. l Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. l Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. l Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.

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Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Education
N/A: Pre- Nursing NorthWestern Michigan College - Traverse City, MI Deans list 2006-2008 3.8 GPA N/A: Bachelors in human Biology Pre- PT University of Michigan - Flint - Flint, MI l Coursework in Human Sciences such as Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology. Transfered to U of M

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