Anitha Yusto
Milton Wa,Washington
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Garden Terrace Nursing Facility, and some hospital and other facility settings through agencies, specializing in vital sign monitoring and effective interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrated expertise in providing emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, ensuring optimal care, even in challenging situations. Proficient in infection control procedures, and dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through personalized assistance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
Federal Way, Washington
11.2023 - Current
- Supported grooming activities such as shaving, bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene for patient well-being.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Addressed patient needs efficiently.
- Provided daily living assistance by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and repositioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
Milton, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Carried out systematic evaluations of vital signs, encompassing blood pressure readings, glucose measurements and heart rate.
- Delivered comprehensive coverage for various locations within the city.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Registered Nursing Assistant
family best care
Kent, Washington
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Completed documentation of patient assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness in patient areas, common rooms, and the kitchen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Tanzania11-2019
High School Diploma -
Mkolani High School
Mwanza -Tanzania05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highline College
Seattle, WASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Patient mobility assistance
- Grooming support
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Problem solving
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Basic life support
- Urinary catheter care
- Infection control procedures
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Family Coach
Accomplishments
- employee of the month
- best agency CNA in a facility
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nursing Assistant
family best care
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Mkolani High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highline College