Alem Tesfamichael
San Jose,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, I excel in delivering compassionate care and maintaining HIPAA compliance. My expertise in patient care and emotional support, combined with a commitment to safety and quality assurance, positions me as a reliable asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ethiopia University
EthiopiaSkills
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Patient lifting
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Quality assurance
- Safety precautions
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
- Patient relations
- Trustworthy companion
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Inpatient care
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- HIPAA compliance
- Family support and assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Patient care
- Colostomy care
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Documentation expert
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Range of motion exercises
Certification
- Certified Nursing assistant-CNA 00527798
- HHA-00527798
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
04.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ethiopia University