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Brian Mataki

Palatine,IL

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Sedgebrook On Lincolnshire. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, reducing fall incidents significantly, and ensuring patient dignity through effective communication and meticulous attention to vital signs monitoring. A reliable team player, adept at enhancing patient wellbeing and safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Elevate of Riverwoods
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sedgebrook Lincolnshire
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
09.2020 - 02.2024
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • 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.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

North Shore College
1400 Golf Road Wheeling
08.2024

GED - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05.2022

CNA - Nursing

Career Options INC
Des Plaines, IL
05.2019

Bachelors In Education - Education

Uganda Christian University
Mukono (Uganda)
05.2016

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic Charting

Certification

CPR

IV Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

CNA

Elevate of Riverwoods
06.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
09.2020 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sedgebrook Lincolnshire
06.2019 - 08.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

North Shore College

GED - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College

CNA - Nursing

Career Options INC

Bachelors In Education - Education

Uganda Christian University

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