Ester Lunda
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NAll
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
Mental Health Specialist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health services and support for patients.
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Wake County Health Department
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
COVID-19 Tester
Medcor
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
- Reduced wait times for test results by efficiently processing samples and maintaining a streamlined workflow.
- Provided emotional support to anxious patients awaiting test results, fostering a compassionate environment during an uncertain time.
- Improved patient experience by providing clear instructions on self-administered tests, ensuring accurate results with minimal discomfort.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Addressed any patient concerns or inquiries regarding COVID-19 symptoms, referring them to appropriate healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Streamlined sample collection logistics, ensuring swift transportation to labs for expedited result reporting.
Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05-2027
No Degree - NAll
Cape Fear Valley Hospital NAll Program
Fayetteville, NC12-2024
No Degree - CNA
CareOne Health Institute
Raleigh, NC05-2018
High School Diploma -
Green Hope High School
Cary, NC06-2016
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NAll
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Wake County Health Department
04.2020 - 08.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Medcor
04.2020 - 05.2022
Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
10.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
No Degree - NAll
Cape Fear Valley Hospital NAll Program
No Degree - CNA
CareOne Health Institute
High School Diploma -
Green Hope High School
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