BILHA KAMAU
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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
LACEY POST ACUTE
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Home Care Aide
ELEVATION HOME CARE
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Education
CERTIFIED NUSRING ASSISTANT
CRYSTAL POINT FEDERAL WAY
Federal Way, United States09.2023
HOME CARE AIDE
SPRING FIELD HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Kent, United States02.2023
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Conducting Intakes
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Observing Responses
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining Privacy
- Patient Assessments
- Bedside Manner
- Compassionate
- Light Housekeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Reliable Team Player
- Dressing Assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Caregiver
- End of Life Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
LACEY POST ACUTE
12.2023 - Current
Home Care Aide
ELEVATION HOME CARE
03.2023 - 11.2023
CERTIFIED NUSRING ASSISTANT
CRYSTAL POINT FEDERAL WAY
HOME CARE AIDE
SPRING FIELD HEALTHCARE TRAINING
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