Katherine Matthews
Saint Charles,MT
Summary
Offering caring and empathetic approach with strong desire to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings foundational knowledge in patient care principles and demonstrates ability in performing essential tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Ready to use and develop skills in communication and patient support in Student Nurse Technician role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Gymnastics Instructor
Miss Kelly's Gym for Kids
City Of Saint Peters
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Lead engaging gymnastics classes for children, fostering physical development and confidence
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, enhancing engagement and participation.
- Maintain a safe, supportive environment and adapt instruction to individual needs
- Communicate effectively with both children and their parents
- Instructed gymnastics classes for various age groups, fostering skill development and confidence.
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
Town And Country
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Ensure patient comfort and safety with professionalism and empathy
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Document observations and collaborate with healthcare team members
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and daily living activities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Lifeguard Supervisor
City of Saint Charles Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily lifeguard operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new lifeguards on emergency response techniques and facility guidelines.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Administered first aid when necessary, demonstrating expertise in emergency response protocols and stabilizing injured swimmers until further assistance arrived.
- Managed inventory of essential lifesaving equipment, ensuring all tools were readily available during emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St Louis, MO05-2027
Skills
- Pediatric care and supervision
- Patient assistance and hygiene support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Compassionate care
- Clear communication with children and parents
- Adaptability, patience, and empathy
- Safety protocol implementation
- CPR certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Adobe Creative Tools Certification
Timeline
Children's Gymnastics Instructor
Miss Kelly's Gym for Kids
04.2025 - 02.2026
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
12.2024 - 08.2025
Lifeguard Supervisor
City of Saint Charles Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Community Service
City of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, Lifeguard, 2021, 2024, - Monitored swimmers of all ages, ensuring safety and responding to emergencies, - Promoted water safety and engaged positively with children and families