Kelli Gaskin
Blythewood
Summary
Seeking an entry-level position as a Nursing Assistant where I can utilize my clinical skills, provide high quality patient care, and contribute to a positive and collaborative medical team.
Professional healthcare observer with strong background in patient care and safety protocols. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines, and providing support to medical teams. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Observer
Prisma Health Richland
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured proper hand-off communication between shifts, facilitating continuity of care for all observed patients throughout their stay at the facility.
- Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious patients, helping them feel more at ease during their hospital stay.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxiety during observation periods and promoting trust in the healthcare team.
- Enhanced quality of care by diligently documenting all observations, interventions, and communications in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in response to changing patient needs, staffing levels, or hospital protocols, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout shifts.
- Efficiently managed multiple patient assignments while maintaining a high level of attention to detail regarding each individual''s specific needs and circumstances.
Residential Assistant/Medical Technician
Rice Estates Assisted Living Facility
05.2024 - Current
- Administer prescribed medication to patients and provide support to nurses and healthcare professionals
- Performing basic medical check-ups, updating records, and filling in forms
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities, observations, and any changes in patient condition
- Provided direct patient care by assisting patient with hygiene, feeding, dressing, and toileting
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity
- Accurately measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates
- Report any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly
- Work collaboratively with healthcare team to provide comprehensive care
- Communicate effectively with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents when necessary, promoting a harmonious living environment for all occupants.
- Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
Owner/CEO of Salon
Hunni B Hair Studio, Inc.
10.2009 - Current
- Handle day to day business operations including budgeting, financial management and payroll
- Marketing and Promotion: Developed and implement marketing strategies to attract and retain clients through advertising, promotions and social media
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
Patient Care Technician
Casania's Caring Hands
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Traveled to patient homes to assist with bedside nursing
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, incontinence care and homemaking supportive services
- Documented skilled nursing notes and communication notes
- Acted as a patient advocate and liaison to assist in communicating patient needs to a multidisciplinary team
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Regional Medical Center
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Patient Assessment: Assisting with conducting initial assessments to gather information about a patient's medical history, physical condition, and treatment goals
- Treatment Implementation: Aided in the execution of therapeutic exercises, activities and interventions outlined in the patient treatment plan
- Administered therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy to aid in patient rehabilitation
Education
Associated Degree - Nursing, Applied Health Science
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC05-2026
Bachelors of Business Administration -
American InterContinental University
Chicago, IL06.2021
Skills
- Completion of Concepts of Nursing at Midlands Technical College/Pre-Certification of Nursing
- Certified Medical Technician
- Teamwork orientation
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Inpatient care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- CPI Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training August 16, 2024-August 16, 2025 /NCI2FE2AEF
Timeline
Patient Observer
Prisma Health Richland
07.2024 - Current
Residential Assistant/Medical Technician
Rice Estates Assisted Living Facility
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Casania's Caring Hands
02.2024 - 04.2024
Owner/CEO of Salon
Hunni B Hair Studio, Inc.
10.2009 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Regional Medical Center
09.1995 - 12.1998
Bachelors of Business Administration -
American InterContinental University
Associated Degree - Nursing, Applied Health Science
Midlands Technical College
Similar Profiles
MaryAshley CheeksMaryAshley Cheeks
Registered Nurse at Prisma Health RichlandRegistered Nurse at Prisma Health Richland
Maya Abo-HamzyMaya Abo-Hamzy
Research Intern at Prisma Health RichlandResearch Intern at Prisma Health Richland
Mary LoweryMary Lowery
Resource RN for Internal Resource Pool at Prisma Health RichlandResource RN for Internal Resource Pool at Prisma Health Richland