BRENDA NAMWANGA
NORTH BILLERICA,MA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in HIPAA compliance and compassionate patient care.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fireside Staffing
01.2018 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reminded patients to take their scheduled medicines
- Run errands and take patients to their appointments
Certified Nursing Assistant
Happy At Home Care
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA06-2026
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
Certification
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fireside Staffing
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Happy At Home Care
01.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
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