ANNIE KAMUTI
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at M Health Fairview, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient care documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork, while maintaining strict confidentiality and infection control standards. Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to patients and families. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
M Health Fairview
Maple Grove, MN
04.2013 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Hospitality Team Member
PRESTONWOOD ASSISTED LIVING
Plano City, TX
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Assisted Residents with their ADLS
- Took vital signs for residents as directed by the RN or MD
- Passed medications to the residents as needed.
- Handled Residents Narcotics and ensuring there was proper accountability
- Delegated to staff some of the individual needs for the Residents like Showers, cleaning their rooms.
- Attending to emergency situations with their families if needed.
Nursing Assistant
Barchester Health Care
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
02.2006 - 01.2011
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
SAN MICHEAL INSTITUTE OF IT STUDIES
Birmingham, UK12-2010
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NIPA)
Lusaka, Zambia12-2005
Certificate of Technical Studies And Shorthand Secretarial - Secretarial
LUANSHYA TRADES TRAINING SCHOOL
Luanshya, Zambia12-1997
High School Diploma -
Mpongwe Secondary Sch
Luanshya, Zambia, Central Africa.12-1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Basic wound care
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient mobility assistance
- Infection control
- Confidentiality compliance
- Team collaboration
- Patient observation
- Patient transportation
- Ambulation assistance
- Intake recording
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Collecting vital signs
- Maintaining privacy
- Specimen collection
- Electronic charting
- Toileting assistance
- Vital sign recording
- Colostomy care
- Inpatient care
- Condition monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
M Health Fairview
04.2013 - Current
Hospitality Team Member
PRESTONWOOD ASSISTED LIVING
06.2011 - 11.2012
Nursing Assistant
Barchester Health Care
02.2006 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
SAN MICHEAL INSTITUTE OF IT STUDIES
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NIPA)
Certificate of Technical Studies And Shorthand Secretarial - Secretarial
LUANSHYA TRADES TRAINING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Mpongwe Secondary Sch
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College