Katrina Hazzard
Savannah
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistance with 19 years of experience. Passionate, adaptable, patient-focused in making sure the residents are taken care of the right way using best practices in the medical field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Careone
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Assist Healthcare Staffing
02.2020 - Current
- Answer patient call signals or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
- Turn or reposition bed ridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and/or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans or appropriate activities
- Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medial or nursing staff
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables or stretchers
CNA
Primetime Healthcare
01.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Primetime Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cook's Assistant
Sage Hospitality
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
CNA
Suwannee Medical Personnel
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Answer patient call signals or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
- Turn or reposition bed ridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and/or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans or appropriate activities
- Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medial or nursing staff
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
- Change bed linens or make beds
Health Tech
Georgia Regional Hospital-Savannah
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally health and alert
Resident Aide/Medication Aide
Summer Breeze
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under written direction of physician or as directed by home case nurse or aide, and ensure patients to take their medicine
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Change dressings
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
CNA
Effingham Care Center
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Answer patient call signals or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
- Turn or reposition bed ridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Review patient's dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and/or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans or appropriate activities
- Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medial or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruised, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
- Lift or assist in lifting patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, or stretchers
Residential Coach
United Cerebral Palsy
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under written direction of physician or as directed by home case nurse or aide, and ensure patients to take their medicine
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, bath, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally health and alert
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia03.2025
Certified Nursing Diploma - CAN
ADL testing and Training
Savannah, Georgia06.2006
High School Diploma - College Prep
Savannah High School
Savannah, Georgia05.1998
Skills
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Work
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
Skills
Beginner, Experienced, Expert
Timeline
CNA
Careone
12.2024 - Current
CNA
Primetime Healthcare
01.2024 - 01.2025
CNA
Primetime Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
Cook's Assistant
Sage Hospitality
01.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Assist Healthcare Staffing
02.2020 - Current
CNA
Suwannee Medical Personnel
03.2018 - 06.2020
Health Tech
Georgia Regional Hospital-Savannah
11.2017 - 05.2018
Resident Aide/Medication Aide
Summer Breeze
10.2015 - 01.2017
CNA
Effingham Care Center
03.2015 - 01.2017
Residential Coach
United Cerebral Palsy
05.2012 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Diploma - CAN
ADL testing and Training
High School Diploma - College Prep
Savannah High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Savannah State University
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