1. KATHERINE D. JANIGA
16 O’Neil Oak Way, Apt. G • Jackson, TN 38305
Cell: (813) 846-2425 • Email: Katherine.janiga@my.uu.edu
REGISTERED NURSE PROFILE
Compassionate, Detail Oriented Health Care Professional
Highly motivated, service-oriented nursing student aspiring to work in Pediatric nursing for a blue chip healthcare
institution. Ambitious student nurse with an innate ability to forge a strong rapport with patients. Flexible and adapts
easily to work schedule and changes in environment. Critical thinker that maintains competent and dedicated patient care.
Personable and positive attitude that lends itself well in communicating with patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Quality patient care • Mobility assistance
• Assessments • Culturally sensitive
• Vitals • Strong medical work ethic
• Medication administration • Health and wellness expertise
• HIPAA compliance • Broad medical terminology knowledge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNION UNIVERSITY, August 2015- Present
Student Nurse, Jackson, TN
Provided quality patient care in a variety of settings including Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis and Jackson-
Madison General Hospital located in Jackson, TN. Experience in adult health, medical surgical, labor and delivery, post-
partum, ED and ICU units.
 Conducted full physical assessment of patients
 Prepared patients for transport to different units for tests and procedures
 Bathed patients and changed linens as requested
 Prepared and distributed PO, SQ and IV medications as directed under Clinical preceptor
 Provided patient education
ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES, June 2014-April 2015
Certified Nurse’s Aide, Knoxville, TN
Always Best Care has been providing families with non-medical in home health care since 1996. This company provides
the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for seniors and families within their own home.
 Responsible for providing in-home health care to Seniors in the East TN area
 Provided clients with assistance on their activities of daily living including: Dressing, bathing, cooking and mobility
assistance
 Traveled across the area to various clients who were needing additional care in the comfort of their own home
 Kept an active log on my clients status during my shift and documented any noticeable changes that needed
attention
 Communicated with my employer for suggestions for my clients health such as physical therapy and use of
mobility devices
 Offered companionship along with quality patient care

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SENIOR HELPERS, May 2013-August 2013
Certified Nurse’s Aide, Tampa, FL
Senior Helpers of Tampa Bay is an in-home health organization that combines companion care with personal and home
health care. Senior Helpers focuses on your family’s needs whether it is care directed towards a loved-one with Alzheimer’s
or Parkinson’s. They are able to specify care so that every patient is provided with help that improves not only the patient
but the family’s quality of life as well.
 Coordinated a schedule to provide care for Seniors living in or around the Tampa Bay area
 Responsible for providing in-home care which included assistance with activities of daily living including eating,
bathing, transferring and continence
 Transported clients to and from appointments or errands
 Acted as a companion as well as a caregiver when providing care
 Conducted weekly status updates on all of my clients and the care that was provided for them during my shift
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Expected Graduation December 2016 – UNION UNIVERSITY, Jackson, TN
Major  Accelerated Nursing  Current GPA 3.118
Bachelor of Science, Education, May 2015 – UNIVERSITY OF TENNESEE, Knoxville
Major  Kinesiology
Certified Nurse’s Aide in the State of TN License #166310
Certified Nurse’s Aide in the State of FL License #265717
Basic Life Support Certified through American Heart Association
UU BSNA Class of 2016 Secretary
Perfect Car for Perfect Attendance Winner Toyota of Tampa Bay 2011
University of Tennessee Clinic Vols Member 2013-2014
University of Tennessee Kinesiology Student Association 2013-2015
University of Tennessee Kids Can Bike Program 2014
Delta Zeta Sorority – Purchasing Chair 2013
Delta Zeta Sorority – Greek Week Chair 2013
Delta Zeta Sorority – All Sing Chair 2013, 2014