Audrey Njoki
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional focused on enhancing patient comfort and security. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing patient environments, accurately documenting observations, and identifying symptoms. Utilizes a compassionate approach to support individuals in distress.
Professional healthcare provider with a focus on detox nursing. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and crisis intervention. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective results. Compassionate, attentive, and efficient with commitment to providing quality care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Detox Nurse
Metropolitan Development Council
Tacoma, WA
02.2026 - Current
- ### LPN Detox Nurse Experience Statements
- Administered detoxification protocols and monitored patient vital signs throughout treatment sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms during recovery process.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced incident reports related to patient care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes in health status.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and tracking of patient progress.
- Maintained compliance with infection control procedures in all nursing activities performed.
- Reduced risk of relapse by developing comprehensive aftercare plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and challenges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
01.2026 - Current
- **Target Role Aligned:**
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses according to care plans.
- Assisted with wound care and observed for signs of infection or complications.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop tailored care plans for patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salmon creek post acute rehab facility
Vancouver, WA
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
CNA
cascade park specialty LLC
Vancouver, WA
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver2
Hope Human Services
Vancouver, WA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported clients during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
- Assessed potential risks associated with certain activities prior to engaging in them with the client population.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ensured safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
community integrated services
Federal Way, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Supported clients during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Federal Way, WA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Sumner College
Portland, OR10-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Decatur High School
Federal Way, WA05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Mental health support
- Ethical practice
- Substance abuse
- Detoxification process
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CNA
- BLS
- Nurse Delegation
- Nurse delegation diabetes
- Dementia level 1
- Mental health level 1
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LPN Detox Nurse
Metropolitan Development Council
02.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salmon creek post acute rehab facility
05.2025 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver2
Hope Human Services
08.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
community integrated services
08.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
11.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
cascade park specialty LLC
01.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Decatur High School
Diploma - Nursing
Sumner College