ALICE WAMBURI
Olympia,WA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Actriv Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Answering call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Providing emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implementing fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisting in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supporting ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Answering call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checking patient vitals .
- Caring for 10 residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Checking supply availability and laid out instruments for Emergency patient rooms
- Transporting patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Reducing risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Assisting patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
CNA
ProCare Staffing
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Caring for10 residents in assisted living facility and delivering high-quality support to meet needs
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Participate in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Reduce patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills
PCA
Banner University Medical Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided shift care for assignments up to 8 patients while comprehensively chatting and documenting specific care
- Monitored, tracked and converge important patient information to healthcare staff
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of the units with disinfection and constant restock of all equipment
- Performed specialized interventions assigned by nursing staff such as bladder scans, Ekg’s, straight catheter
- Served as 'HUC' supporting nursing staff by communicating information through various departments
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing
CNA
Express Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Checked patient vitals .
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in30-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
CNA HOSPICE
Providence Health & Services
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs through Epic
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for hospice patients through diligent housekeeping tasks
CNA
Krekow Healthcare Inc
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Championed new initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of care provided, leading to improved satisfaction scores among both patients and staff.
- Established robust communication channels between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and innovation.
- Managed staffing schedules efficiently, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts without compromising quality or continuity of care provision.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating access to additional resources for clients in need.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Home Health Aid - Lynn Wood Park Adult Family Home
12.2017 - 06.2020
Education
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
Sheffield University
11.2006
Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient Care Quality
- Emotional and Social Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Willingness to Learn
- End-of-life care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Food Safety/Food Handler's Card(WA)
AREAS OF CAPABILITIES
- Training and Mentoring Employees
- Manage Patient Schedules
- Take and Chart Patient Vitals
- Inventory Control
- Promote Good Oral and Personal Hygiene for Patients
- Cleaning and Sterilizing Equipment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Dancing
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
PCA
Banner University Medical Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
ProCare Staffing
08.2022 - 08.2024
CNA
Express Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2022
CNA
Actriv Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
CNA HOSPICE
Providence Health & Services
07.2021 - 10.2021
CNA
Krekow Healthcare Inc
10.2018 - 09.2021
Home Health Aid - Lynn Wood Park Adult Family Home
12.2017 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
Sheffield University
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